held up towards rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
led for 3f, chased leader, led again 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
led after 3f, headed 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost place
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead approaching 1f out, kept on well
LETHAL GLAZE can defy top weight status here to complete a hat-trick, but it's hugely competitive, as befits the card's feature race, and Recession Proof along with Royal Diamond are also worthy contenders. Richard Hannon's gelding has won five of his last seven races, over a variety of trip and in different conditions. Versatile is probably his middle name, as he keeps on defying the handicapper and is now on a career high mark. Royal Diamond is on a treble too, and has plenty in hand at the weights. Like Lethal Glaze, it's a jump up in class, and it could turn out to be a dash for the line between the two of them. Recession Proof is in good form too, with three wins from four (including a dead-heat last time), with the other race seeing him runner-up at a similar level, albeit over slightly shorter. A son of Rock of Gibraltar, he's shown he gets this trip though and is likely to attract some support. Hughie Morrison's Nom Dom looks the progressive sort and the yard have been in good form, while Kimberley Downs has been outclassed at this level but races off a very competitive mark. However our preference is for Lethal Glaze.
Lethal Glaze (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Mostly chased leader, pushed along briefly over 4f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, closed 1f out, ran on to lead last stride, won at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Aug beating Becausewecan (8-8) by hd, 7 ran.
Times Up 7-2 (9-4) Always prominent, ridden and carried badly left from over 1f out until switched right inside final furlong, finished well to lead last strides, won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug beating Alcalde (9-2) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Recession Proof (FR) 5-2fav (8-8) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on to join winner post, won at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug deadheating with Merchant Of Dubai (9-11), 7 ran.
Chiberta King 7-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway 6f out, chased clear leader 3f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Polly's Mark (9-8) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Clowance House 9-4 (9-7) Led at steady pace, quickened 5f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out, 3rd of 4, 13l behind King Of Wands (9-3) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Kimberley Downs (USA) 20-1 (8-1) Raced on outer in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no headway and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 19, 9l behind Cosmic Sun (7-12) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Non Dom (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and headway to challenge over 2f out, kept on and every chance until no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Acquisition (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Royal Diamond (IRE) 4-6fav (9-3) Held up and keen, headway over 4f out, led 3f out, ridden and under pressure over 2f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, just held on all out, won at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug beating Royal Premier (8-11) by nk, 6 ran.
