mid-division, headway 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, ran on to lead just over 1f out, soon clear, ridden out
led after 1f, headed 4f out, led again over 2f out, no extra when headed just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led 1f, stayed prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance, not pace of winner
led, soon headed, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, effort 2f out, soon ridden and no headway, weakened over 1f out
started slowly, always in rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, lost place from 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not troubled leaders
started slowly, in rear, headway 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
behind, soon ridden along, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
towards rear, steady headway 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not reach leaders
behind, wide straight 3f out, soon outpaced, never dangerous final 2f
prominent, led 4f out to over 2f out, weakening when hung left over 1f out
behind, steady headway from 2f out, stayed on nearest finish
A very tight contest from which we'll side with PREMIO LOCO ahead of Cape Hawk and Russki. The selection, with an entry for the Cambridgeshire, is one of several course and distance winners. He'll benefit from a high draw and can repeat his success in a similar contest here in July. He defied top weight that day, and can do so again. Russki was well back in fourth place in that race, but does get a three-pound pull. Cape Hawk beat Russki twice last year, despite having more weight to carry; they're reversed this time around. The top end of the betting looks like it'll be tight, but our pick is the well regarded, Premio Loco.
Premio Loco (USA) 7-2 (9-11) In touch, headway 2f out, led 1f out, shaken up and ran on well, won at Kempton 1m hcap (3) pol in Jul beating Rose Street (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Russki (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Taken down early, bustled along and soon led, made rest, kicked on 3f out, hard ridden final furlong, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Aug beating Murfreesboro (9-2) by a nk, 11 ran.
Cape Hawk (IRE) 10-3fav (9-5) Always towards rear, last of 9, 16l behind Perfect Star (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Samarinda (USA) 25-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, challenged over 2f out until lost action over 1f out, eased, 8th of 12, 15l behind Premio Loco (9-11) at Kempton 1m hcap (3) pol in Jul.
Electric Warrior (IRE) (9-4) Broke well, raced in 2nd, led 2f out, gradually weakened, 8th of 11, 13l behind Peas And Carrots (9-4) at Jagersro 1m 1f lst stk (1) std in May.
Alfresco 11-4 (9-10) Chased leaders, challenged 2f out, soon every chance until driven and not pace of winner final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Mandarin Spirit (8-10) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Red Rumour (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 15l behind Fathsta (8-10) at York 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Willow Dancer (IRE) 7-2 (9-13) Tracked leaders, every chance final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Born Tobouggie (9-7) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Rochefort (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Made all, set steady pace, ridden and quickened clear over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Alwaabel (9-4) by 4l, 8 ran.
The Fifth Member (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Always prominent, led 3f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Zero Tolerance (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Aug.
Nice To Know (FR) 12-1 (9-8) Slowly away, always in rear, 16th of 20, 16l behind Golden Desert (10-4) at Ascot 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Mujood 8-1 (9-4) Soon ridden along in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, driven to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression near finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Osiris Way (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Aug.
Formation (USA) 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, edged left final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Legislation (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Ebn Malk (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out to chase leader, every chance until no extra and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Fervent Prince (9-8) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Mumbleswerve (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Held up 4th, ridden 2f out, edged left under pressure over 1f out, no impression on leaders final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Keep Discovering (9-7) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
Totally Focussed (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (9-6) Took keen hold towards rear, headway inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Cave Lion (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
