in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden and drifted left inside final furlong, kept on, not reach leaders
chased leaders to over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression, hung left inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
behind, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, always behind, outpaced
chased leaders 3f, soon weakened
slowly into stride and behind, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon lost place
behind, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
in touch, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no impression final furlong
led, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on until no extra towards finish
with leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead final furlong
chased leaders to 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and effort on inside over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Blue Knight looks the one to be with here and he gets the vote over Amanda's Lad and Yorke's Folly. The selection was clearly suited by the fitting of a visor last time when scoring in decisive fashion at Newcastle. The visor is on again today and despite his high draw we are happy to put him forward as the one to beat. Amanda's Lad rates the main danger but he finished behind our selection last time and on these terms those placings should be confirmed today. Yorke's Folly confirmed her well-being when a good third behind Amira at Newcastle last time and as she had previously run Sir Sandrovitch close on the same track she has to enter calculations today. Mystery Pips is well-drawn and has the services of Hayley Turner, so it would be no surprise to see this mare run well. However, for the winner we will stick with Blue Knight.
Blue Knight (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Prominent stands' side, led approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sept beating Winthorpe (9-2) by 3 1/2l, 19 ran.
He's A Rocket (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 15, 7l behind Brave Bear (8-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Tuscan Flyer 5-1 (8-9) Always prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, challenged final furlong, but held on well, won at Brighton 7f stk (7) frm in Sept beating Chantelle's Dream (8-3) by 1l, 14 ran.
Amanda's Lad (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Took keen hold, made most far side, not quicken final furlong, 4th of 19, 5l behind Blue Knight (8-12) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sept.
Yorke's Folly (USA) 11-2 (8-2) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Amira (8-8) at Newcastle 5f mdn stk (5) gf in Sept.
Mystery Pips 4-1fav (8-13) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Tuscan Flyer (8-9) at Brighton 7f stk (7) frm in Sept.
Jahia (NZ) 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Amanda's Lad (8-13) at Leicester 5f stk (7) gd in Aug.
Hello Roberto 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Brave Chief (8-13) at Southwell 6f stk (7) fbs.
