outpaced in rear, headway 2f out, edged left approaching final furlong, one pace
led in centre, ridden approaching 2f out, weakening when headed over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace
always in rear
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
always in rear
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure
chased leaders until weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong
towards rear, some late progress
behind final 3f
prominent, weakened 2f out
mid-division, no impression from 3f out
In the finale, Stamford Blue gets the vote ahead of Ballybunion and Mannello. Just two pounds above his June course and distance winning mark, Stamford Blue holds an obvious shout here. Ten Shun looks held on that form. Ballybunion's best recent efforts have come over today's trip so do not dismiss his chance, while Mannello comes here as a lightly-raced improver who also handles ease in the going (monitor the weather accordingly) although he goes well on good too. Sweetest Revenge seemed to run better than she has for a while last time and, if that impression is a valid one, she could be well-weighted at present, and Ruby's Dream is edging back towards a winning mark so might go well. Finally, due to go up four pounds in future ratings, you can build the case for Kitchen Sink, although he remains a maiden, and Gavioli holds claims if on one of his increasingly-rare going days today. Overall, though, the vote stays with Stamford Blue.
Stamford Blue 6-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on, 4th of 16, 3l behind Red Rudy (9-10) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Extremely Rare (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led until over 3f out, soon ridden, weakening when hampered 1f out, 9th of 10, 13l behind Rosapenna (10-0) at Windsor 6f fll hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Ten Shun 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 16, 6l behind Red Rudy (9-10) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Peruvian Style (IRE) 9-4fav (10-3) Raced on outside of main group, in touch, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 6l behind Lady Hopeful (8-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Make My Dream 15-2 (8-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out and one pace, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Mango Music (9-7) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp (4) frm in Aug.
Ballybunion (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 4l behind Multahab (9-11) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Mannello 11-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner just over 1f out, kept on but always held inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Just Down The Road (8-11) at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Sweetest Revenge (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 3l behind Whistler (9-2) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Cree 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 9l behind Inch By Inch (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Great Belief (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Went right start, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace, 5th of 13, 2l behind Talcen Gwyn (9-11) at Chepstow 5f hcap (6) gd in Aug.
Ruby's Dream 9-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 7l behind China Cherub (9-8) at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Kitchen Sink (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, led approaching final furlong, headed inside last, no extra, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Summer Recluse (9-3) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Cayman Breeze 15-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, not clear run 2f out, shaken up and kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Banjo Bay (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Mostanad 13-2 (8-6) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, kept on until headed close home, 2nd of 16, nk behind Dazzler Mac (9-1) at Thirsk 6f app mdn hcp 0-80 (5) gd in Aug.
Gavioli (IRE) 9-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, beaten when hampered over 2f out, soon eased, last of 10, 24l behind Tadlil (8-12) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Stokesies Wish 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 16, 6l behind Banjo Bay (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
