tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in mid-division, effort when not clear run over 2f out, not a danger after
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, driven, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
always in rear
in touch, pushed along 4f out, headway on outer 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, tracked leader until 3f out, ridden, weakened 2f out
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed, kept on inside final furlong
steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression
held up, always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 3f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
The return to this trip can play into the hands of CANDLE, who can burn off Boz and Shimoni to score. It's time to wax lyrical about Candle, who has largely been kept to 1m 4f, but whose pedigree and form beyond that trip suggests that she can be successful over this extra quarter-of-a-mile. One previous try over 14 furlongs at Haydock saw her finish runner up, and she is arguably therefore unexposed over this far and a chance is taken on her. Boz has already won over c&d and stamina is his forte. He'd need a career best to win from this mark, and he just looks to have a bit too much weight. Shimoni sank without trace on her one previous try at this trip and has only just about proved her stamina over 12 furlongs, so getting home here has to be a doubt. Tighnabruaich has to prove he stays this far and has look fully exposed on his last two starts, while Fregate Island does get the trip and can be very competitive from this mark, but we will side with Candle to light up this contest. (Jonathan Doidge)
Candle 6-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 10l behind Strategic Mount (9-6) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Jadalee (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Keen hold, held up in rear, driven 2f out, soon beaten and eased, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Wicked Daze (9-3) at Ascot 2m hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Crete (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Prominent, effort over 1f out, not quicken final furlong, 5th of 16, 5l behind Hunting Country (8-4) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Boz 4-1fav (9-12) Held up, reminders over 4f out, never dangerous, 14th of 15, 30l behind Night Hour (10-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Kasthari (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, soon tracking leader, led over 3f out, ridden, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Four Miracles (8-13) at York 2m 2f hcap (3) gf in Jul.
Jagger 14-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 4f out, headed just over 2f out, lost 2nd 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Tropical Strait (9-13) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Shimoni 14-1 (9-7) Pulled early, chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Star of Gibraltar (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 4f fll hcp (4) gs.
La Estrella (USA) 3-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Maslak (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Fregate Island (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Chased leading trio, ridden 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Daylami Dreams (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Duty Free (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, weakened quickly over 2f out, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Chocolate Caramel (9-1) at Beverley 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Tighnabruaich (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 24l behind Inventor (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Always Bold (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, hard ridden and under pressure 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 12, 10l behind Askar Tau (8-6) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
