chased leaders far side, ridden well over 1f out, led far side group just inside final furlong, kept on, no impression with stands side group
chased leaders stands side group, ridden at every chance final furlong, one pace
held up mid-division far side group, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression on stands side group
chased leaders stands side group, led stands side group and overall leader over 1f out, headed by stands side group towards finish
with leaders far side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression with stands side group
in rear stands side group, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders stands side group, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders far side group, weakened over 1f out
held up stands side group, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead towards finish
in touch far side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear far side group, headway over 1f out, one pace, no impression with stand side group
led far side group until headed by that group entering final furlong, no impression
behind stands side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up far side group, weakened over 1f out
towards rear stands side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch stands side group, weakened over 1f out
behind stands side group, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear stands side group, good headway over 1f out, stayed on
slowly into stride, held up far side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
led stands side group until headed by that group over 1f out, soon weakened
with leaders stands side group, ridden well over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Last year's winner Fantasy Believer gets the vote here ahead of Gift Horse, Buachaill Dona and Judd Street. John Quinn's charge is just 1lb higher now than when winning last year and shaped with more promise last time out when second at Sandown. Equally at home over five or six furlongs, the nine-year-old looks to have a good draw in 17. Hoh Hoh Hoh continues to threaten to win a big prize but edges up the weights for several good efforts, whilst Gift Horse comes here comes here likely to be well-fancied but ultimately hasn't won for two years. Lipocco continues to run well and shouldn't be far away, whilst Kevin Ryan's trio warrant respect given his tendency to pilfer big sprint prizes and in particular this race with Halmahera three years in a row. One More Round may be an outsider with a chance, as may Orientor who still has a big race win in him. Golden Dixie knows how to win and has winning course form, however Pearley Way may prove more of a threat. Clive Cox's gelding will need the gaps late on but he comes here on the back of a win and should be respected, especially as there are likely to be some quick horses in his group if they split. A puzzle that looks near impossible to solve, however Fantasy Believer gets our nomination.
Judd Street 11-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 16, hd behind Indian Trail (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf.
Green Manalishi 9-2fav (9-12) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Galeota (9-9) at Doncaster 5f lst stk (1) gf.
Buachaill Dona (IRE) 10-3fav (9-10) Held up in touch, ridden and headway from over 1f out, to lead inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Harry Up (8-7) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Paradise Isle 13-8fav (9-2) In touch stands side, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 8l behind Cartimandua (8-8) at Haydock 6f lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
King Orchisios (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Prominent on stand's side until weakened 2f out, 23rd of 27, 7l behind Zidane (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Aug.
River Falcon 11-1 (8-13) Bumped start, held up, switched left, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on to lead close home, won at York 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug beating Hoh Hoh Hoh (8-9) by 1l, 18 ran.
Lipocco 4-1jt-fav (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind King's Apostle (8-7) at York 6f hcap (2) gf.
Bounty Quest 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Hellvelyn (8-12) at Beverley 5f lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Fullandby (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Held up stands side, effort over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 10th of 22, 6l behind Kostar (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Golden Dixie (USA) 12-1 (9-2) Towards rear, outpaced halfway, 14th of 16, 6l behind Indian Trail (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf.
Hoh Hoh Hoh 7-1 (8-11) In touch, headway to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind Indian Trail (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf.
Off The Record 9-2 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind King's Apostle (8-3) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Pearly Wey 8-1 (9-5) Prominent near side, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Aug beating Joseph Henry (9-0) by a hd, 27 ran.
Green Park (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Went left start, behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 11th of 18, 5l behind River Falcon (8-13) at York 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Soon outpaced, always behind, eased final 2f, tailed off, last of 14, well behind H Harrison (8-11) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Fantasy Believer 10-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Indian Trail (8-13) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Orientor 20-1 (9-9) Held up, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Buachaill Dona (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Gift Horse 11-2fav (9-8) Switched right start, held up, not clear run 2f out, switched and ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 18, 1 1/2l behind Golden Dixie (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
One More Round (USA) 14-1 (8-13) Held up, headway and switched right over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Haydock 6f stk 0-90 (3) gf beating Come Out Fighting (8-13) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Tabaret 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 16, 1l behind Indian Trail (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf.
Qadar (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Held up, pushed along and effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 5l behind H Harrison (8-11) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Dewlt, raced far side, soon close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 7, 8l behind Beckermet (9-0) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
