Abraham Lincoln has shown little of late and although this is slightly easier than some of the contests he has participated in of late he is passed on this occasion as he carries top weight. Superior Edge could be a major threat if taking to the track, as he has shown promise with three runs at Ffos Las this year. The ground won't be a concern for Our Piccadily who has won on various conditions and after an improved run at Bath last time could play a part. Equuleus Pictor is avoided considering he is having a poor year whilst Solemn will have to defy a career high mark. TAGULA NIGHT gets the vote just ahead of Cape Royal after beating him at Sandown earlier this month. The latter has since gone on to score at Windsor but based upon their most recent run together, Tagula Night receives the call.
Abraham Lincoln (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Raced center, held up, not troubled leaders, 13th of 19, 6l behind Masamah (9-1) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Solemn 6-1 (9-9) Raced towards centre, chased leaders, every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Tabaret (9-10) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Tagula Night (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Chased leaders on rail, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, driven out, won at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating Cape Royal (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Cape Royal 11-4fav (8-12) Made all, ran on well for hand riding inside final furlong, unchallenged, won at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating Secret Witness (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Equuleus Pictor 12-1 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened soon after, 7th of 10, 8l behind Solemn (9-10) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Our Piccadilly (IRE) 2-1 (9-9) Held up tracking leaders on rail, pulled out inside final 2f, headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on to 2nd last strides, readily held by winner, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Night Affair (9-10) at Bath 5f flls hcp 0-75 (5) fm.
Superior Edge 9-2 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Universal Circus (9-4) at Ffos Las 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
