started slowly, soon led, ridden and headed just inside final 2f, not quickened and weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led just inside final 2f, hard ridden final furlong, ahead in last strides
pulled hard and hampered soon after start, tracked leaders, effort 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
in touch 4th, effort over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
held up, ridden 2f out, never troubled leaders
started slowly, held up and behind, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led last strides
Goodwood Prince is sure to be a popular choice after his solid effort, from a poor draw here last week, as is recent Chepstow winner Captain Hardy, but the one to be with is Jacaranda. Brian Meehan's gelding was trounced by the rejuvenated Gilded Dancer at Lingfield last time, but as the winner has since followed up in a valuable handicap at Newmarket's July meeting off a 9lbs higher mark, that run doesn't look so bad after all. Prior to that effort he had looked progressive and should again take care of Captain Hardy, who was 3 1/2 lengths behind him at Newbury and is only 3lbs worse in. The biggest threat should prove to be Goodwood Prince, who has been knocking on the door of late and as he is already proven around here, he will provide a stiff test. Fort Mchenry, a winner here as a juvenile, hasn't really fired this season and although he is in danger of becoming well handicapped, he is probably best watched until he shows a bit more spark. Tease is another who has struggled of late, but she is starting to slip in the weights and it would not be a surprise to see an improved effort from her. Polden Chief looks to have too much to do at this level, so this looks best left to Jacaranda, who is taken to make all, despite his far from ideal draw.
