in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
always in rear
made most, ridden 2f out, ridden clear final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, hung right and no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, faded final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, faded
in touch and hung right throughout, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, switched left 2f out, one pace
always in rear
in touch, ridden approaching 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden and weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on to chase clear winner inside final furlong
in touch, ridden approaching 2f out, hung right and weakened
held up mid-division and keen, headway to chase leaders 1f out, no chance with winner
This is another wide open contest with Greek Renaissance just getting the verdict ahead of High Ridge and Caustic Wit. The selection was successful on the all-weather at Wolverhampton back in June sand has since been the bridesmaid twice in goood company. The faster ground has to be a bit of a concern but if he handles it he will prove hard to beat. High Ridge cost punters a packet last time but is still on a very good mark and may well pop up this time. Caustic Wit is another with very strong claims after running out a game winner at Wolverhampton last time. The best of the rest could be Saviours Spirit who has been in great form this season and still looks on a fair mark. All in all a tough race to predict, but Greek Renaissance may be capable of returning to winning ways.
Dramaticus 28-1 (8-9) Chased leader until weakened rapidly over 2f out, last of 9, 23l behind St Petersburg (9-2) at Goodwood 7f stk 0-95 (2) sft in Jul '05.
Angel Sprints 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leader for 2f, soon weakened and behind, 11th of 12, 8l behind Hogmaneigh (9-4) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Night Prospector 14-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 8l behind Grantley Adams (8-13) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Greek Renaissance (IRE) 13-8fav (9-4) In touch stands side, challenged over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, not pace of winner, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Al Qasi (9-7) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Kingscross 9-1 (9-8) Behind, headway over 1f out, kept on, never on terms, 6th of 15, 2l behind Cape (9-1) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Balakiref 16-1 (8-8) Held up far side group, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 12th of 26, 4 1/2l behind Geojimali (8-4) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gs.
Kay Two (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Started slowly, not much room after 1f, always towards rear, last of 11, 6l behind Caribbean Coral (9-5) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Goodenough Mover 20-1 (9-4) Chased leaders 1f, mid-division, weakened 3f out, last of 13, 13l behind Hiccups (8-10) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Saviours Spirit 12-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Fantaisiste (8-6) at Kempton 6f hcap (3) pol in Apr.
Nusoor (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Steadied start, pulled hard in rear, no headway, last of 14, 11l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
High Ridge 9-4fav (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out and inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind The Cayterers (8-1) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Roman Quest 5-4fav (8-8) Took keen hold early, held up, soon tracking leaders, effort going well 2f out, ridden and found nil over 1f out, 4th of 7, 3l behind Creative Mind (9-4) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led well over 1f out, soon edged right, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug beating Million Percent (9-8) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Forest Dane 10-1 (8-5) Held up, smooth headway over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Matsunosuke (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Calabaza 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort entering final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Zazous (8-2) at Newbury 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Memphis Man 10-1 (8-10) Slowly away, behind, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 15, 1l behind La Matanza (8-12) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Devine Dancer 11-2 (9-3) Prominent, chased winner inside final 2f, strong challenge final furlong, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Safari Mischief (8-11) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
