prominent on inside, driven along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never going pace to make any impression, weakened inside final furlong
steadied and switched right soon after start, held up in rear, switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear
chased leader, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders on outside, hanging left bend over 4f out, driven over 1f out, held but kept on
held up in mid-division, pushed along to close 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner
led, ridden and joined over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
held up towards rear, switched left over 2f out, some late headway, never involved
NonRunner
MISCHIEF MAGIC defied a penalty with a facile victory at Newmarket last time. The Godolphin colt has been done no favours by today’s draw but entries in the Mill Reef and Middle Park Stakes later in the month suggests there’s plenty more to come. Rogue Lightning is another likely improver having finished runner-up in Listed company at Newbury and that form gives him the beating of both New Definition and Believing while Rumstar won a decent handicap at Goodwood last time and Kyeema landed a nursery at York. Flag Flying made a winning debut at Goodwood and looks worth a try at this level.
Flag Flying 6-4fav (9-7) Dwelt, held up in rear, closed up to track leader well over 2f out, switched right 2f out, ridden and switched left to stands rail over 1f out, led over 110 yards out, pushed out and went clear, comfortably, won at Goodwood 6f stks (4) gd in Jun beating Al Khazneh (9-7) by 4l, 5 ran.
Knebworth 11-2 (9-9) Held up in 5th, headway from 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, challenged well inside final furlong, ran on, led towards finish, won at Chelmsford City 6f (4) pol in Aug beating Bailey Gate (9-8) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kyeema 8-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, prominent, going easily over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on, always doing enough, won at York 7f (2) gd in Aug beating Indian Dream (8-12) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mischief Magic (IRE) 2-11fav (9-10) Chased leaders, smooth headway to dispute lead 2f out, pushed along and quickened clear over 1f out, impressive, won at Newmarket 6f stks (4) gf in Aug beating Strawberry Belle (8-13) by 6 1/2l, 7 ran.
New Definition 10-3 (9-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along and switched right over 1f out, stayed on and edged right inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Prince Of Pillo (9-4) at Ripon 5f stks (2) gf in Aug.
Rogue Lightning (IRE) 11-8fav (9-2) Bumped start, prominent, led over 1f out, stayed on, headed towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Chateau (9-2) at Newbury 6f lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
Rumstar 22-1 (9-7) Held up in touch on near rail, ridden and not much room 2f out, quickened between horses to lead entering final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Goodwood 6f (2) gf in Jul beating Silencer (9-5) by 1l, 16 ran.
Believing (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Prominent, pulled hard, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 1/4l behind Chateau (9-2) at Newbury 6f lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
Malrescia (IRE) 6-4 (8-10) Led from 3f out, headed final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 8, nk behind Sivana (8-10) at Deauville 5f lst stks gs in Jul.
Minnetonka (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Handy, ridden 1f out, ran on same pace, 4th of 10, 2l behind Cuban Mistress (9-2) at Newbury 5f lst fll stks (1) gf in Aug.
Jiffy Boy 80-1 (9-3) Slightly awkward start, in rear, steady headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Marbaan (9-3) at Goodwood 7f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Miami Girl (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) In touch in mid-division, effort over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Juliet Sierra (9-2) at Salisbury 6f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gf in Sep.
