chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner
held up in touch, smooth headway to challenge over 2f out, shaken to lead over 1f out, kept on well
held up in rear, stayed on final 2f, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, tracking leaders when not much room, well over 1f out, one pace after
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace
Wind Star, Paparaazi and Insubordinate are three against the field in this competitive finale and the vote is given to Wind Star. The selection won well last time out when beating Crosby Vision and although having a penalty for that win he looks a progressive type and under similar conditions here he is taken to win again. Paparazzi rates the main danger on his latest second behind Billy One Punch. That form looks rock solid and with his yard continuing in good form he should be watched in the market. Insubordinate is another that could go well but consistency is not his strong point so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Apache Star won well last time but this is much more competitive and he looks vulnerable under his penalty and with this in mind for the winner we return to the progressive Wind Star.
Paparaazi (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Billy One Punch (9-8) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Wind Star Evensfav (9-7) Tracked leaders, not clear run and switched right 2f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, ridden out, won at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Crosby Vision (9-7) by 2l, 5 ran.
Ulysees (IRE) 4-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Insubordinate (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Seattle Robber 11-8fav (8-10) Held up last, steady headway from over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong to lead close home, won at Bath 1m 2f sll (6) frm in Jul beating Shaheer (9-8) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Insubordinate 6-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride and held up, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 10l behind Defi (10-0) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Tetragon (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, mid-division after 3f, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, slightly hampered well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Monash Lad (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f sll (5) gf in Jul.
Apache Point (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) In touch, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead post, won at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul beating Parchment (8-8) by a shd, 14 ran.
