prominent, ridden and lost touch 3f out, soon behind
in touch, chased winner over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, no impression from over 1f out
steadied start, held up in rear, headway and edged right over 2f out, no progress over 1f out, soon one pace
took keen hold, tracked leaders, led over 7f out, headed 5f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
led until headed over 7f out, stayed with leader, led again 5f out, headed well over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway when hampered over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway to chase leader over 3f out, led well over 2f out, in command over 1f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, no chance with 1st two
towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, not quicken 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, some headway over 2f out, in touch, soon ridden, no progress and weakened over 1f out
Obrigado is the pick in the finale, with Dynacam, Royal Jet, Pass The Port and Crossbow Creek all respected. This has the look of a tight contest to bring proceedings to an end, and only a narrow vote goes to Obrigado on the strength of a close second to Impeller at Lingfield a fortnight ago. Sent off as favourite In that claimer, the six-year-old had to come right round the field to challenge, and although narrowly beaten, impressed Karen George enough for her to claim him from Willie Haggas. Still well treated on form of old, he has a sporting chance. Dynacam has looked very ordinary so far this term, while Royal Jet has plenty of weight, but found only Acrobatic too good here last time. Pass The Port has an absence to overcome, and Crossbow Creek, a surprise winner at Lingfield, has since been beaten over hurdles. He should still be kept on the right side though, with a view to reaching the frame at least. Obrigado is the pick.
Royal Jet 20-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Acrobatic (9-8) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Obrigado (USA) 11-8fav (9-7) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Impeller (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm (5) pol.
Crossbow Creek 14-1 (9-13) In touch, chased leader over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon clear, won at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Aug beating Falpiase (9-13) by 5l, 14 ran.
I Have Dreamed (IRE) 6-1fav (9-9) Tracked winner, ridden effort and every chance 2f out, no extra and weakened quickly over 1f out, 11th of 17, 9l behind Salute Him (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Nawamees (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Held up last, headway final furlong, never reached challenging position, 5th of 11, 7l behind Acrobatic (9-8) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Balanced Budget 6-1 (9-8) Held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 8, 6l behind Noble Gent (9-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Kyoto Summit 6-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 11l behind Road To Love (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Dynacam (USA) 10-3fav (9-4) In touch, came to stand's side and went 2nd early straight, no chance with winner final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Resonate (9-1) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
