made all, driven clear over 1f out, ran on well
slowly into stride, chased leaders, effort over 2f out, ran on into 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, green in rear, never dangerous
held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, hung right approaching final furlong, weakened
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, hampered just over over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish
tracked leader, took keen hold, effort over 2f out, weakened quickly entering final furlong
Black Caspian was well supported on debut at York but missed the break and then ran green. He is almost certainly better than that and it would be no surprise to see him in the firing-line here. Andrea Atzeni rode him that day but switches here to Richard Hannon’s NO SHOW. The latter was in the lead at this trip at Sandown and, while he may not have much scope as some of these, can put that experience to good use. Embolden can improve on his third at Doncaster but Centurion Song has already been beaten twice in lesser company. Lord Of The Lodge has been highly tried since a winning debut at Ayr and will appreciate the drop in class.
Lord Of The Lodge (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Steadied start, raced keenly, held up in touch, pushed along chasing leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 6l behind Shadn (8-9) at Newbury 6f lst stks (1) gs in Jul.
Black Caspian (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Dwelt, behind and outpaced, driven and some headway when hung left over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 23 1/2l behind Magical Max (9-5) at York 6f mdn stks (3) gs in Jun.
Captain Corelli (IRE) Anjaal colt out of Disprove.
Centurion Song (IRE) 13-8fav (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Hard Nut (9-4) at Newbury 6f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Embolden (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Half reared start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final 100 yards, not much room towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Stone Circle (9-2) at Doncaster 6f stks (4) gd in Jul.
Gifted Ruler Muhaarar colt out of Dubai Bounty.
No Show (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Led early, pressed leader, led again 2f out, headed over 1f out, lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4 1/4l behind Kameko (9-5) at Sandown 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Jul.
Temper Trap Slade Power colt out of Sloane Square.
Gravity Force Fountain Of Youth colt out of Itsinthestars.