held up behind leaders, ridden and effort on outside 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, chased winner 1f out, no impression final furlong
with leader to over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong
soon slight lead on rail, headed over 1f out, soon ridden and found nil, lost 2nd 1f out
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
Gentle Guru has been knocking on the door for a while now and may find that it opens tonight. Malapropism and Drumming Party are feared most but Captain Kir is also of interest. The winner got first run on the selection at Sandown and she was never able to reel him in but it was another decent effort from her. This contest is tight but it represents a drop in grade and she's taken to make the most of it. Malapropism also drops in grade and has been given a real chance by the handicapper. He isn't getting any younger but retains his enthusiasm for the game and rates a big danger. Drumming Party only narrowly missed out in a claimer last time but he is effective under the conditions and from this mark in handicap company and he looks sure to be there or thereabouts at the finish. Captain Kir is fitted with a tongue strap for his handicap bow and is open to improvement. His pedigree suggests that soft ground will hold no fears for him and support in the ring would make him of interest but, for the winner, we'll come back to Gentle Guru.
Gentle Guru 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort entering final furlong, stayed on to take 3nd, held by winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Malapropism 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Cheveton (9-10) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Azygous 11-4fav (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on again well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, shd behind Jayanjay (9-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Bookiesindex Boy 12-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, effort and soon under pressure halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 14l behind Gleaming Spirit (9-5) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Captain Kir (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Led for 2f, regained lead 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, faded final furlong, 4th of 9, 8l behind Silvanus (9-3) at Kempton 5f mdn stk (4) pol in Jul.
Classic Encounter (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 10, 15l behind Matterofact (8-5) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Diane's Choice 7-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden 3f out, kept on to go 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Pretty Bonnie (8-7) at Bath 5f fll hcp (5) gs.
Drumming Party (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in touch, good headway from 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed close home, rallied and just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Kyle (9-4) at Bath 6f clm (6) gs.
