dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, never reached leaders
mid-division, driven and beaten 3f out, heavily eased final furlong
reluctant and reminders after start, always rear, eased when no chance final 2f
led until headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong
held up, headway on outside over 2f out, plugged on same pace
always behind, lost touch final 3f, eased when no chance final furlong
chased leader to halfway, stayed close up, until driven along and weakened 4f out
held up in rear, moderate headway
soon tracking leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway to chase leading pair 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd halfway, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon no chance with winner
held up in rear, smooth headway into midfield 4f out, led going well over 2f out, 3 lengths clear final furlong, heavily eased up near finish
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
The three top-weights, Noora, Colwyn Bay and Dark Parade could fight out the finish here and we will side with Noora. The selection had been steadily improving before beating Beckenham's Secret at Chepstow and there could be more to come. She also went well here over course and distance back in June off a much higher mark and she should go close this evening. Colwyn Bay is going to be a tough nut to crack. He comes here chasing a four-timer and hasn't been punished too harshly by the handicapper. Another big run is expected under Mr Spencer. Dark Parade has gone off the boil recently but if returning to anywhere near his best he would have strong claims. Of the others Sir Mark Prescott's Hora is worth a look in the betting, but we believe Noora is on the upgrade and she gets the decision.
Noora (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Carried right start, switched right and headway over 3f out, led 1f out, ridden out, won at Chepstow 1m 4f clm (6) gf beating Beckenham's Secret (8-7) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Colwyn Bay (IRE) 6-4fav (9-9) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug beating Raffish (9-7) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Dark Parade (ARG) 8-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, struggling 4f out, 7th of 13, 15l behind Critical Stage (8-7) at Kempton 2m hcap (5) pol.
Synonymy 5-2fav (9-9) Led over 12f out, headed over 10f out, led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Adage (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcap (6) pol.
Lapina (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 7l behind Tonnante (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Squirtle (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Started slowly, held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Princess Kiotto (9-11) at Warwick 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Spinal Tap (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, never reached leaders, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Potentiale (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Lysander's Quest (IRE) 11-1 (8-2) Took keen hold, mid-division, lost position 5f out, no danger after, 7th of 10, 9l behind Go Amwell (7-13) at Goodwood 2m hcap (6) gf.
Right Option (IRE) 4-1 (8-1) Keen, close up, chased leader after 4f out, led halfway, ridden final furlong, all out, won at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Mister Completely (10-0) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
How's Business 66-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, under pressure and no chance final 2f, 6th of 14, 11l behind Longspur (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Aug.
Hora 50-1 (8-12) Behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 16l behind Autograph Hunter (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) fbs in Nov.
Bold Adventure 12-1 (8-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, staying on when edged left under pressure, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Calzaghe (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Tobougg Welcome (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Franchoek (9-6) at Chepstow 2m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Regal Ovation 20-1 (8-3) Keen, tracked leaders, not much room over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 5l behind Adage (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcap (6) pol.
