close up far side, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders far side, led far side group over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch far side group, kept on inside final furlong
in touch far side group, kept on final furlong
with leaders stands side group, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders stand s side group, weakened final furlong
led stands side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders stands side group, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear far side group, weakened over 1f out
behind stands side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
reared start, behind stands side group, stayed on final 2f
chased leaders far side group, weakened over 1f out
chased leader stands side group, weakened over 1f out
chased leader stands side group, ridden to lead stands side group over 1f out, kept on inside last, led near finish
always behind far side group
led far side group, headed over 2f out, one pace
A chance is taken with Golden Dixie, who edges preference over Plateau, Peopleton Brook and Grogorovitch. That said, Frascati has threatened to win a race like this all season and is worth noting in the betting market. Grogorovitch is far less exposed than most and arrives here in good heart after wining at Musselburgh last month. A 4lb rise looks fair and this lightly raced three-year-old can go close for each-way backers. Similar comments apply to Peopleton Brook, who is consistent and has already enjoyed a profitable season. However, he is creeping up the weights without winning and now has a bit more on his plate. Plateau can never confidently be ruled out in this type of contest and, as the solitary representative of David Nicholls, he has to be respected. However, preference goes to Golden Dixie on this occasion. Good to firm ground is absolutely spot on for this in-form gelding and, with Mark Savage taking a very handy 3lb off with his claim, everything looks in place for bold effort at a fair price from the selection.
The Jobber (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 5l behind Matty Tun (9-1) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Playful Dane (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Prominent, led halfway, soon ridden, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Grigorovitch (8-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Malapropism 20-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 12th of 15, 8l behind Sierra Vista (8-9) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gd.
Matty Tun 16-1 (8-4) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden and hung badly right over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 15, 3l behind Sierra Vista (8-9) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gd.
Plateau 5-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Foley Millennium (9-2) at Chester 5f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Golden Dixie (USA) 6-1 (9-5) Dwelt, in rear and chased along, headway to chase leaders 2f out just denied, 2nd of 12, nk behind Green Manalishi (9-4) at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Ryedane (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Bumped soon after start, always behind, last of 8, 10l behind Melalchrist (8-6) at Chester 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Johnny Parkes 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 8l behind Foley Millennium (9-2) at Chester 5f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Peopleton Brook 10-3fav (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Folga (8-5) at York 5f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Piccled 10-1 (8-6) Refused to race in race won by Connect (9-2) at York 5f hcp (3) gf in Jul, 8 ran.
Frascati 9-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, soon one pace, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Grigorovitch (8-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Trojan Flight 8-1 (8-10) Held up behind stands' side, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Inter Vision (8-11) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Grigorovitch (IRE) 18-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gf in Aug beating Playful Dane (9-2) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Henry Hall (IRE) 11-2 (8-5) Raced keenly in touch, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Connect (9-2) at York 5f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Absent Friends 18-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, raced stand side, soon close up, ridden and weakened 1f out, 7th of 11, 5l behind Foley Millennium (9-8) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Reverence 11-4fav (8-11) Prominent, every chance over 1f out, weakened closing stages, 10th of 15, 3l behind Pure Imagination (8-0) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Musical Fair 22-1 (9-6) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, never reached leaders, 9th of 14, 5l behind Prince Cyrano (8-13) at Warwick 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Cerebus 14-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 15l behind Turn On The Style (8-5) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
One Way Ticket 8-1 (9-3) Raced far side, led, hung right and headed over 1f out, 10th of 11, 7l behind Foley Millennium (9-8) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Harry Up 6-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 8l behind Grigorovitch (8-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
