chased leaders on inside, 3rd and one pace final furlong
raced keenly, made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, unchallenged
chased winner throughout, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
steadied start, took keen hold, held up last, 4th and one pace final 2f, no impression
chased leaders, lost place 3f out, soon behind
BEAU MISTRAL has won twice on the all-weather this year but he’s done most of his winning on Turf, including here in August. He’s 9lb higher but has been in better form than both Doctor Parkes and Panther Patrol. The latter, like Essaka, is a course and distance winner but Jim Crowley’s mount lacks a recent run so his stablemate is preferred. Magical Peak is a modest performer who is 5lb out of the handicap.
Panther Patrol (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) In rear, never a factor, 9th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Major Valentine (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Beau Mistral (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 8, hd behind Athassel (11-4) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Doctor Parkes 11-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, faded final furlong, last of 8, 2 1/4l behind Dashing Poet (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Essaka (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 10th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Divine Call (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Magical Peak 200-1 (9-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 17 3/4l behind Sabador (8-11) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.