in touch, stayed far side, effort over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
in touch, stayed far side, led that group 2f out till 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear but not far away, stayed far side, ridden and switched left 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish
chased winner, stayed far side, led that group over 3f out until 2f out, rallied to lead that group again 1f out, lost 2nd near finish
made all, hung badly left after 1f, soon 5 lengths clear, pulled hard and took charge, virtually unrideable, came stands side alone over 3f out, ridden out final furlong
Brian Meehan has his string in form and can enjoy further success here with MANHATTAN FOX, while Berling and Banks And Braes are respected. The last-named put in a good effort when beaten just a couple of lengths at Chester last time and is stepped up a mile here, which should be a positive. Berling was given a good education when tried over this trip on his Newmarket debut last month and he should be capable of showing much more this time around. He should go on most ground and today's will be fine for him, so the market might give us a clue as to how much he has come on at home. Finest Reserve has the profile of one who will do better when sent handicapping, but Magnetic Force is likely to improve plenty for a quiet introduction at Sandown, and for the step up to a mile. Trewarthenick has not given much of a hint at ability just yet and is another for whom handicapping beckons after this run, and preference is for Manhattan Fox. Brian Meehan gave the Elusive Quality colt some education at Newbury and he then went very close over this trip at Thirsk last time. Decent ground suits and he looks like the one they all have to beat.
Banks And Braes 4-1 (9-3) Held up, switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Ransom Note (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (3) gf in Aug.
Berling (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 6l behind Dashing Doc (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Finest Reserve (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 11th of 14, 15l behind Markazzi (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Magnetic Force (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and struggling over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never in contention, 6th of 11, 9l behind Private Story (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Manhattan Fox (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, headway to lead over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed, no extra near finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Jibrrya (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Trewarthenick 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, lost ground on leaders on inside over 3f out, hung left well over 1f out, no threat, 6th of 13, 10l behind Togiak (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.
