tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 3f out, every chance 1f out, no extra
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led just inside final furlong, stayed on strongly
ran wide on bend 5f out, always towards rear
held up behind, ridden and steady progress from over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, went 2nd near finish
mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra
never better than mid-division
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, tracked leader after 1f, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Apache Fort, Nightspot and Blu Manruna are three against the field in a wide open finale and the narrow vote is given to Apache Fort. The selection won well last time out when beating Armwell Brave and despite his penalty he has won off a higher mark in the past and under similar conditions here he is taken to defy the handicapper. Nightspot rates the main danger on his latest fifth behind Raverino. He looks sure to be suited by this shorter trip and he should be watched in the market. Blu Manruna is another that could go well on his latest win over Billy One Punch but he looks vulnerable under his penalty in this more competitive affair. Haarth Sovereign was a staying on third over a longer trip behind Polish Red last time and is another with place claims but this shorter trip has to be a worry. Of the remainder Harry Tricker is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks to have plenty of weight for what he has actually achieved and with this in mind Apache Fort is taken to win again.
Art Modern (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Always behind, 10th of 11, 14l behind Rule of Life (9-2) at Sandown 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Nightspot 11-4fav (8-6) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4l behind Ravarino (8-11) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Harry Tricker 7-1 (9-3) Chased leader, headway to challenge over 2f out, soon led, headed just inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Demolition (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Haarth Sovereign (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Polish Red (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Shadow The Wind (IRE) 4-1 (8-6) Led to over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Docofthebay (8-12) at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Siena Star (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 10, 5l behind Recalcitrant (8-12) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) frm in Aug.
Apache Fort 11-4 (9-0) Tracked leaders, edged left and led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Amwell Brave (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Professor Twinkle 22-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, joined leader over 5f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Monte Alto (9-1) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Trepa (USA) 25-1 (9-1) Held up, never troubled leaders, 9th of 14, 6l behind Smart Ass (9-7) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Little Miss Tara (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 12l behind Drawback (9-8) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Blu Manruna 12-1 (8-12) Made all, ridden 2f out, soon joined, driven and edged left inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcap (6) gf beating Billy One Punch (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
