tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
close up, soon led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened last 100 yards
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 3f out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on to lead close home
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led early, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on and headed close home
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong
Time To Study won this last year as a three-year-old and that age group have a decent record in this valuable handicap. Mark Johnston also runs Austrian School, who never seems to run a bad race, while Ben Vrackie makes his handicap debut having contested a Group 3 last time. Reverend Jacobs has won at York and Newmarket this year but ran a shocker when failing to land the odds last time at Pontefract. Titus bolted up over 1m4f at York but he’s been raised 11lb and his stamina will have to be taken on trust over this longer distance. SPEEDO BOY was left toiling in the wake of Here And Now over 2m at York last time but his staying power could be an advantage on this galloping course if, as expected, there is a strong pace. Walton Street also has every chance having run at Newbury having finished third in the Duke Of Edinburgh at Ascot. Just In Time has proved progressive in staying handicaps this year but would need more to land this.
Higher Power 10-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, soon no impression, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 20, 23 1/4l behind Withhold (9-1) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) pol in Jun.
Walton Street 11-2 (9-5) Soon led, ridden when hard pressed over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on but no impression with winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Hamada (9-5) at Newbury 1m 5f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Nakeeta 12-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 7th of 20, 7 1/4l behind Muntahaa (9-9) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
On To Victory 20-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Sir Chauvelin (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Time To Study (FR) 33-1 (9-6) Slowly away, always in rear, behind and eased final 3f, 19th of 20, dist behind Muntahaa (9-9) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Titus 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, smooth headway 3f out, led on bit inside final 2f, shaken up and quickened readily clear entering final furlong, very easily, won at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Mister Belvedere (8-13) by 4l, 18 ran.
Speedo Boy (FR) 5-1fav (9-4) Towards rear, headway 4f out, effort and chance over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 16, 5 1/4l behind Here And Now (8-13) at York 2m hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Island Brave (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) won at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Benadalid (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Ben Vrackie 11-10fav (9-2) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 3, 1 1/4l behind Maid Up (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Just In Time 11-8fav (9-6) Held up, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear, impressive, won at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Maquisard (9-7) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Reverend Jacobs 4-6fav (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 18 1/4l behind Bolder Bob (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Austrian School (IRE) 6-4fav (8-13) Led, quickened pace over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Soldier In Action (9-4) at Goodwood 2m hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Theglasgowwarrior 14-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, pressing for 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Archi's Affaire (9-8) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Cliffs Of Dover 9-2 (9-7) Raced freely, led after 1f, joined 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well until headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind What A Welcome (9-11) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
