held up behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well to lead towards finish
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on, headed towards finish, no extra
slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace
held up, never on terms
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
Checklow can make it back-to-back wins here at the main expense of Nanton and Peruvian Prince. Jeremey Noseda's 3-year-old won well at Windsor last time when he beat Gaia Prince and this imposing colt looks to have a big future. This track should suit him and he can score on his handicap debut. Nanton wasn't beaten far in a handicap here last time and he is tried and tested at this level. He should run his race and if the selection fails to live up to expectations, he will probably be the one to capitalise. Peruvian Prince has been a model of consistency this season but the worry is that the handicapper might just have his measure at present. Granston has got course and distance winning form but he was disappointing last time out, and we will stick with the scopey Checklow as our choice.
Capable Guest (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 7l behind Ask The Butler (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcap (3) gf in Jul.
Jewelled Dagger (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Led, ridden along 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 17l behind Re Barolo (10-0) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Try Me (UAE) 50-1 (8-4) Keen, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 10, 18l behind Dar Re Mi (8-4) at Newmarket 1m 4f lst fll stk (1) gf in Jul.
Nanton (USA) 6-1 (9-6) Held up behind leaders, headway 3f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Sir Duke (9-6) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Granston (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 15l behind Sir Duke (9-6) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Checklow (USA) 4-9fav (9-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, effort 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, soon in command and stayed on well, won at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr beating Gaia Prince (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Peruvian Prince (USA) 4-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, headway to go 4th over 6f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Birkside (9-12) at York 1m 4f clm (4) gf in Jul.
New Beginning (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) In touch, lost place over 7f out, no danger after, 11th of 15, 24l behind Profit's Reality (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
