always behind
chased leaders, ridden to challenge final furlong, narrow lead final 100 yards, caught last strides
held up towards stands side, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
led, hung badly right to far rail from 2f out, ridden and headed final 110 yards, weakened towards finish, eased close home
held up and behind, headway over 1f out, switched right to far rail entering final furlong, ran on well, going on close home
held up in touch, headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead final 110 yards, soon headed and not quicken close home
chased leaders over 3f
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
reared start, held up, good headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led last strides
held up in rear, pushed along halfway, strong run under pressure inside final furlong, finished fast, going on close home
prominent, every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened inside final 2f
stumbled start, soon behind, ridden and struggling halfway
always behind
chased leaders over 3f
chased leaders over 3f
always behind
It's no easy task but OSIRIS WAY has won off 1lb higher in the past, so can be expected to cope with top weight in the finale. Piazza San Pietro has been a revelation of late and will post a big threat if he is also still ahead of the assessor, while Bajan Tryst, Medici Time and Lost In Paris are others that arrive here in good form and merit serious consideration. It all bodes well for a good scrap at the business end. The booking of Ryan Moore is a positive move for Lost In Paris as the four-year-old bids to get back to winning ways. Moore got on well with the gelding at Epsom last week, which sets things up nicely for today's encounter. Medici Time (a stablemate of Lost In Paris) is another tough cookie who makes the long journey down from Tim Easterby's North Yorkshire base. The gelding is suited by a truly-run five furlongs and, as a versatile character; he is virtually guaranteed to cope with the ground. A bit of give underfoot would ideally suit Bajan Tryst, as he is yet to win on ground faster than good. However, the mount of Jamie Spencer is tough and game, so can be relied upon to give his all whatever happens. A similar comment applies to Piazza San Pietro now that he appears to have got his act together. However, he has shot up 17lbs in the ratings during the last two months and it will take another improved effort to defy the latest penalty. Therefore, it can pay to take a chance on everything falling into place for Osiris Way, who is ideally berthed (in stall five) to take advantage of the likely strong pace on his side of the draw. Jim Crowley has been in the hot seat in five of Osiris Way's seven previous wins and, having already tasted success at the Glorious Festival, the selection will not be found wanting for effort nor confidence from the saddle.
Osiris Way 8-1 (9-12) Raced stands side, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 8l behind Five Star Junior (9-13) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Bajan Tryst (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Prominent, close 2nd halfway, narrowly led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on again to challenge final 100 yards, no extra close home, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Bay Knight (9-3) at Curragh 5f hcap gd.
Matsunosuke 33-1 (8-6) Raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, ran on, 2nd of 19, 1l behind Masamah (9-1) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf.
Courageous (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Led, hard ridden over 1f out, soon hung right, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 14, 2l behind Hotham (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Piscean (USA) 14-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on inside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression towards finish, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Kingdom Of Light (9-11) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Crimea (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Outpaced towards rear far side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 11l behind Lucky Numbers (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Titus Andronicus (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Behind, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 15, 15l behind Noble Storm (9-6) at York 5f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Medici Time 9-1 (9-7) Dwelt in rear, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 11, 4l behind Astrophysical Jet (9-10) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Hamoody (USA) 14-1 (9-5) In rear, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 15l behind Cornus (8-9) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Indian Trail 20-1 (9-4) Towards rear, never a threat, 8th of 11, 6l behind Astrophysical Jet (9-10) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Lost In Paris (IRE) 7-4fav (9-6) Led, ridden halfway, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Brynfa Boy (8-13) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Feelin Foxy 11-1 (9-11) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Ursula (9-6) at Ayr 6f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Rocker 12-1 (9-12) In rear, ridden over 2f out, no real impression, 5th of 7, 4l behind Hairspray (9-8) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Berbice (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Awkward leaving the stalls and slowly into stride, in rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Brandywell Boy (8-8) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
La Capriosa 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders far side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Lucky Numbers (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Mythical Blue (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Led narrowly, driven and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind Sands Crooner (9-3) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Highland Harvest 14-1 (8-5) Went right start, always in rear, 9th of 10, 10l behind Brynfa Boy (8-13) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Piazza San Pietro 5-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway and switched right right over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Arabian Pearl (9-2) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
