slowly away, pushed up to track clear leader after 1f , led over 7f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
pulled hard, led and soon clear, headed over 7f out, weakened rapidly 5f out, virtually pulled up final 3f, tailed off
held up in 6th, headway on bit over 3f out, driven to chase leading pair over 1f out, no extra under pressure inside final furlong
held up in last pair, pushed along early straight, no chance final 2f
held up in last pair, plugged on one pace and no impression final 2f
tracked leader for 1f, settled 3rd, went 2nd 2f out, led over 2f out, driven and headed 1f out, well held inside final furlong
held up in 4th, closed steadily from 5f out, went 3rd 3f out, tracked leader inside final 2f, led 1f out, in command final furlong
held up in 5th, pushed along 5f out, weakened under pressure over 3f out
Franchoek landed the odds in good style last time out and can follow up in this stronger contest, Treason Trial and Strobe could provide most danger. Alan King's three-year-old was backed off the boards for that Chepstow race and never gave supporters a moments worry. He was in command along way out and although this is more competitive, a six pound penalty shouldn't be enough to halt his winning run. Treason Trial took advantage of a dropping mark when just getting up at Yarmouth. He is one that may struggle under a six pound rise. Strobe is a very relaible customer and put in another sound effort last time out behind Princess Kiotto. Ground and trip are ideal once again and he should be thereabouts. Noddies way looks the pick of the others, but Franchoek is on the upgrade and can take this before starting a hurdles career.
Noddies Way 25-1 (7-7) In touch, pushed along 4f out, headway on inside, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Secret Ploy (8-6) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Aug.
Divine River 16-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 15l behind Honorable Love (9-0) at Haydock 1m 3f fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
French Opera 7-2 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, not pace to trouble front pair, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Colwyn Bay (9-3) at Folkestone 2m hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Treason Trial 3-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, soon headed, hard ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug beating Lapina (9-2) by a nk, 12 ran.
Mostarsil (USA) 20-1 (8-7) Led to over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 11, 10l behind Heathyards Pride (9-4) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) frm in Aug.
Strobe 9-4jt-fav (9-5) Chased leaders, led inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on, 2nd of 8, hd behind Princess Kiotto (9-11) at Warwick 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Franchoek (IRE) 4-7fav (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden out, won at Chepstow 2m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Right Option (8-7) by 2l, 12 ran.
Tivers Song (USA) 22-1 (9-9) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression, 11th of 15, 10l behind Alleviate (9-1) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Jayer Gilles 33-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, one pace, 4th of 15, 9l behind Atlantic Coast (8-4) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
