towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway and stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 3f out, never nearer
always behind
chased leaders on inside, came centre from 3f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no headway over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
tracked leader, led over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
started slowly, always in rear, never a factor
behind, ridden over 3f out, headway on rail 2f out, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced, kept on again final furlong, never nearer
pulled hard behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, no extra, headed and outpaced by winner inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no headway
Cornus comes here in top form but there is a nagging doubt over whether the track will suit and so we will instead plump for Calabaza ahead of Obe Gold and Cosmic Destiny. The selection won over the minimum trip here a week ago but he is equally effective over this extra furlong. He has form on varying ground and from a good draw he looks sure to run well. Cosmic Destiny also goes well here but he is better over the minimum trip these days and thus is passed over, along with Tamino who is in good form but may prefer the ground a tad quicker than the forecast good ground. Cornus is an obvious threat as he won with something in hand but both his recent wins have come on flat tracks, whilst Obe Gold looks a danger. He showed that he may be on his way back with a win last time out and still well-handicapped on old form, this classy sort should not be underestimated. At a price Transcend could go well but he doesnt appear to be the most genuine of horses, and so we will return to Calabaza as the nomination.
Obe Gold 16-1 (8-6) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) sft beating Chjimes (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Mujood 12-1 (9-1) Never better than mid-division on stand side, 12th of 18, 8l behind Masai Moon (8-11) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Lucayos 22-1 (8-9) Slowly away, never striding out and always in rear, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Phantom Whisper (9-4) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Transcend 6-1fav (9-0) Led stand side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Masai Moon (8-11) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Cornus 17-2 (9-10) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on, won at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft beating Mr Cellophane (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Sacre Coeur 16-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Everymanforhimself (9-4) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Peter Island (FR) 4-1 (8-12) Disputed 2nd until 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Circuit Dancer (8-5) at Chester 5f hcap (4) gf in Sept.
Perfect Treasure (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Led far side pair, no chance with stands side when hung left final 2f, 5th of 10, 8l behind The Fifth Member (8-12) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy.
Social Rhythm 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Carcinetto (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Who's Winning (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 8l behind Matsunosuke (9-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Cosmic Destiny (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-6) Mid-division, travelling well and switched over 1f out, soon ridden and headway, ran on strongly, went 2nd near finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Malapropism (9-10) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gs in Sept.
Tamino (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led halfway, headed over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Nouveau (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Calabaza 9-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs beating Dancing Mystery (8-12) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
