held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, switched left and good headway entering final furlong, ran on, no extra close home
led main group, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led again inside final furlong, held on gamely
held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms
tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stands side, racing awkwardly 4f out, well beaten 2f out
in touch, took keen hold, ridden and effort over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran, on, just held
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
slow to break, held up in rear, ran on well inside final furlong, finished strongly
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, just held
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway from over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
led stands side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
MISSION APPROVED was close yet again when only beaten a short-head in better company at Goodwood last month. He can gain a deserved win with a similar effort, though Shore Step scored in this grade at Ascot back in July and is only upped 5lb while Doc Hay and Pennine Warrior arrive on the back of wins in lesser company. Bajan Bear remains in good form and finished ahead of Mississippi at Thirsk while Bahamian Heights finally showed some benefit for his tumble down the weights when second at Haydock last week and could also figure.
Mission Approved 20-1 (9-1) Raced in centre, held up, headway halfway, tracking leaders going well 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on well, took 2nd post, closed on idling winner on far side, just held, 2nd of 18, shd behind Barnet Fair (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Shore Step (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Made all, driven over 1f out, ran on well, won at Ascot 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul beating Trader Jack (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Secret Witness 16-1 (9-6) Behind far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never near leaders, 10th of 18, 4l behind Algar Lad (9-4) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Extrasolar 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders far side, outpaced when groups merged over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 18, 6l behind Algar Lad (9-4) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
El Viento (FR) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders in centre, ridden approaching final 2f, weakened well over 1f out, 13th of 18, 9l behind Barnet Fair (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Angus Og 5-1 (8-8) Awkward and slowly away, outpaced, never on terms, 6th of 7, 9l behind Colonel Mak (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in Jun.
Doc Hay (USA) 7-1 (9-10) Went right start, chased leaders, led over 5f out, clear over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Beverley 7f clm stks (5) gd in Aug beating Gaelic Wizard (8-11) by 6l, 9 ran.
Counter Ridge (SAF) 33-1 (9-5) Raced freely, soon prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 9l behind Prince's Trust (9-5) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Souville 11-8fav (9-7) Led, driven and headed 1f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Outer Space (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Johnny Cavagin 7-1 (9-12) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Shared Equity (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Wahaab (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Went right start, tracked leaders, switched left and effort inside final 2f, ridden and outpaced when edged left 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 6l behind Highland Acclaim (9-2) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) fm in Aug.
Bahamian Heights 16-1 (9-5) Mid-division, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, soon drew about 1 length clear, edged left final 75 yards, no extra when headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Cruise Tothelimit (8-13) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Run With Pride (IRE) 3-1fav (9-10) Outpaced towards rear, headway far side 2f out, chased leaders under pressure over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Avon Breeze (9-8) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Mississippi 14-1 (9-6) Raced near side, held up, ridden and no headway over 1f out, 10th of 18, 6l behind Compton Park (9-12) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Bajan Bear 16-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, switched right to near side, held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Compton Park (9-12) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Tagula Night (IRE) 13-2fav (8-11) Mid-division, driven and headway on far side rail over 1f out, stayed on when not clear run and hampered inside final furlong, unable to challenge, 14th of 17, 8l behind Chilworth Icon (9-2) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.
Dark Castle 14-1 (9-4) Raced near side, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 18, 5l behind Compton Park (9-12) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Pennine Warrior 85-40fav (9-1) Made all, hard driven over 1f out, ran on well, won at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug beating Kommander Kirkup (9-4) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Corporal Maddox 16-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, not much room when challenging entering final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Amadeus Wolfe Tone (9-5) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Regiment 16-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 7l behind Caffeine (8-11) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Baby Strange 8-1 (9-2) Behind, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Cruise Tothelimit (8-13) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
