held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reached winner
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, behind, headway under pressure final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, led 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, switched right over 1f out, soon no impression
broke well, soon steadied, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, under pressure over 2f out, soon lost place
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, soon hung left under pressure and one pace
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, never able to challenge
in touch, switched left to challenge inside final furlong, soon hampered, no chance after
led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace
ASSET shaped as if he would improve massively for his reappearance and whilst it is a concern to see the visor slapped on, he is still worth siding with ahead of Ceremonial Jade, Bonus and Excusez Moi. Formerly a Listed winner and Group-placed horse for Richard Hannon, the selection joined Godolphin and has only been seen once since. He ran well enough on that outing at Goodwood on ground probably too soft for his liking and one from one on the all-weather before, he may appreciate these conditions more. Bonus is a talented all-weather horse; he has been off the track for five months but should have this race run to suit and may surprise a few. Ceremonial Jade is a course and distance winner and along with Diriculous needs respect, however this looks a tough race. Galeota is best at Doncaster, Racer Forever has disappointed this year, whilst Excusez Moi is a talented horse but his hold-up style means that he needs lots of luck. A competitive conditions sprint, and narrow preference is for the class act Asset.
Asset (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) In touch behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Lesson In Humility (8-7) at Goodwood 6f lst stk (1) sft.
Bonus (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Raced stands side, close up, effort when not much room over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 21st of 25, 13l behind Off The Record (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gd in May.
Capricorn Run (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Battle Paint (8-13) at Doncaster 6f stk (3) gd in Aug.
Ceremonial Jade (UAE) 4-1 (9-2) In rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, won at Great Leighs 6f stk (3) pol in Jul beating Greek Renaissance (9-2) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Damika (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, effort and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 5, 4l behind Atlantic Sport (8-12) at Sandown 7f lst stk (1) sft.
Excusez Moi (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten and eased, tailed off, last of 5, 36l behind Express Wish (8-13) at Goodwood 7f Grp 3 (1) sft.
Finicius (USA) 9-1 (9-9) Chased leaders on outer, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 8, 11l behind Astronomer Royal (10-0) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 frm in May.
Galeota (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened quickly from 2f out, last of 14, 6l behind Moorhouse Lad (9-0) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Matsunosuke 6-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, headway on inside when switched right over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Elhamri (8-9) at Great Leighs 5f hcap (3) pol.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Raced far side, always behind mid-division, 16th of 27, 9l behind Conquest (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Aug.
Racer Forever (USA) 25-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, held up, ridden on outside over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 9, 11l behind Paco Boy (8-9) at Goodwood 7f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul.
Tabaret 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, effort over 2f, weakened over 1f, 6th of 7, 11l behind Fullandby (8-9) at Beverley 5f stk (3) sft.
Biniou (IRE) 6-4fav (8-9) Keen, tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 4, 12l behind Angus Newz (8-10) at Leicester 5f stk (3) hvy.
Diriculous 15-8fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, driven and stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Benllech (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.