led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakend rapidly final furlong
always towards rear, outpaced 2f out, eased over 1f out,
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on to chase winner 1f out, always held final 100 yards
track leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, under pressure over 2f out, some moderate late headway over 1f out, never dangerous
held up behind mid-division, headway on far rail 2f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not troubled leading pair
in touch, ridden 3f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, not troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden and weakend from 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress over 1f out
held up behind mid-division, ridden along 3f out, never dangerous final 2f
This looks very open, with Le Chiffre selected to get the better of Anthill and Inquisitress. John Harris' gelding won last time out at Wolverhampton, and has to give away weight to all but Popmusic, but can still come out on top in what is pretty moderate company. Inquisitress is another course and distance winner, and like Le Chiffre isn't expected to go blazing away. Anthill has yet to visit the winner's enclosure after 11 attempts, but was just beaten here last month albeit over 7 furlongs. Ian Wood's other entrant, Mohawk Star's an interesting runner. He's making his first appearance on the flat in more than 600 days. He's shown little previously when tried in this sort of contest, more used to National Hunt racing, although 4 years ago when based in Ireland did win a similar race, albeit on yielding ground. Market support here should be noted, but we'll side with Le Chiffre.
Le Chiffre (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, good headway 1f out, strong run inside final furlong to lead final strides, won at W'hampton 1m 1f clm (6) pol in Jul beating Steig (9-6) by a nk, 10 ran.
Anthill 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, hung right under pressure over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Sovereignty (9-9) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
Bauhaus Bourbon (USA) 11-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along 4f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 13l behind Finmore Queen (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Paradise Island (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Took keen hold in touch, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 12l behind Rescue Me (8-8) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gf in Jul.
Timber Creek 18-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 8l behind Bluejain (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Grizedale (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden and led briefly over 1f out, soon headed, no extra towards finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sovereignty (9-9) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
Lady Amberlini 16-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed 1f out and soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Priti Fabulous (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) pol in Jun.
Inquisitress 5-1 (8-5) Mid-division, good headway to lead over 2f out, soon clear, comfortably, won at Kempton 1m app hcp (5) pol in Jul beating Juzilla (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
