held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, ridden and headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led well inside final furlong
mid-division, effort and not much room over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, kept on, headed well inside final furlong
held up and keen, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear
chased leader, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
The weight that Bay Story receives from Lost Soldier Three and Camrose is enough to swing the vote towards the Mark Johnston-trained colt. With Midas Way and Odiham others have leading claims at this level. Sendintank and Christoro are also respected but neither look particularly well treated from their present standing in the ratings. Odiham is a dour stayer that is capable of racing with the pace. He has a visor fitted for the first time this afternoon and, with his rider taking 7lb off with his claim, the son of Deploy has fair each-way claims. Midas Way was outclassed in a Listed race at Goodwood a fortnight ago and should appreciate this ease in grade. He does stay the trip well but, as he is hard to win with, he too looks a place prospect at best. Camrose gained compensation for several near misses when winning at York last month and will be dangerous to rule out. However, this trip does stretch his stamina a little and he may be vulnerable near the finish. Last Soldier Three would have outstanding claims were it not for a rating of 106. Luca Cumani's charge does get on well with Kieren Fallon but has a very stiff test at the weights. Therefore, we take a chance with Bay Story, who ran a fine race when third in a valuable handicap at Haydock six days ago. The son of Kris is a typically battle hardened campaigner from the Johnston yard and has crammed in eight outings since he was introduced in April. Bay Story has improved with each appearance and rates a good value now that he has proved himself over the distance.
Lost Soldier Three (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Millenary (9-4) at York 2m Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Midas Way 14-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, eased final furlong, last of 6, 25l behind Mubtaker (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
Camrose 12-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, drew clear final furlong, won at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Aug beating Spring Jim (9-9) by 3l, 18 ran.
Sendintank 12-1 (8-12) Held up, pulled hard, ridden over 3f out, headway well over 1f out, kept on, 7th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Sergeant Cecil (8-12) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Odiham 25-1 (8-8) Chased leader, slightly hampered after 2f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 20, 7l behind Sergeant Cecil (8-12) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Cristoforo (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Made all, set good pace, ridden clear 2f out, ran on strongly, eased inside final furlong, won at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating All Star (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Most Definitely (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on well, 7th of 16, 3l behind Balkan Knight (9-9) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Bay Story (USA) 14-1 (8-10) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 16, nk behind Balkan Knight (9-9) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
National Trust 6-1 (9-7) Held up last, pushed along over 4f out, switched to outside and driven over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 1l behind Solent (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Alfie Noakes 5-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, not clear run on inside and switched right just inside final 2f, no impression, 9th of 12, 5l behind Garden Society (9-6) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Group Captain 12-1 (8-8) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 14, 11l behind Ashkal Way (8-3) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Aug.
My Immortal 5-1 (9-2) Led after 2f, ridden 2f out, ran on, won at Chester 2m hcp (4) gf in Aug beating The Nawab (8-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Escayola (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Always behind, 10th of 15, 23l behind Inchnadamph (8-12) at Newmarket 2m hcp (3) gd in Aug.
