held up in mid-division, headway to lead 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, not pace of winner
pressed leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort 2f out, not quicken final furlong
mid-division on wide outside, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in rear, ridden on outside 3f out, kept on steadily from over 1f out, never reached leaders
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, led just inside final furlong, soon clear
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
slight lead, headed 2f out, weakened quickly
mid-division until lost place rapidly 3f out
Persian Express was good value for his win at Wolverhampton last time but a 5lb rise for that success leaves the Barry Hills-trained filly with more to do and, with October Ben seemingly in the grip of the handicapper at present, the vote goes to Mujood. The selection, like a lot of Fulke Johnson Houghton's runners, has been in good form of late and he remains feasibly well handicapped back on a surface that he handles perfectly well. Regal Sunset would not appear to be particularly well treated for his debut in this grade, while Grimes Faith may struggle to give weight away all round. Willie Jarvis has his string in good order at present so Mataram has to be respected but preference is for Mujood, who is taken to resume winning ways.
Grimes Faith 16-1 (9-2) Behind, driven over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 7th of 14, 8l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Mujood 15-2 (9-12) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 16, 2l behind Saxon Lil (9-7) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Persian Express (USA) 9-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon edged right, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Aug beating Don Pietro (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Regal Sunset (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Chased winner, narrow lead over 3f out, until over 2f out, stayed chasing winner until over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Our Putra (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Wild Academy (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 7l behind Lady Stardust (8-12) at Newbury 7f mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
Mataram (USA) 8-1 (8-5) Tracked winner, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Bustin Justin (9-4) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Scroll 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 5l behind Under Fire (8-4) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
October Ben 16-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Landucci (9-0) at Kempton 1m app hcp (4) pol.
