held up in rear, switched right to rails just inside 2f, ran on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, no pace of front duo
soon outpaced towards rear, one pace when hung right over 2f out, soon no impression
took keen hold, in touch, good headway from 2f out, led entering final furlong, soon edged right and 2 lengths clear, no extra and headed towards finish
chased leaders on inner, driven 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, never travelling in rear, wide straight, hung badly right from over 2f out, soon well behind
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
restless in stalls, soon chasing leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
went left start, chased leader, every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
rearing in stalls, mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, good headway between horses over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, readily
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
VICTORIA SPONGE can see off Strictly and Brenin Taran in a competitive heat. The filly has had a little break since finishing down the field at Newmarket. She had won previously in the past at this track and at the likely odds, we are prepared to row in again. Strictly ran promisingly at Sandown Park though was well held at Bath. Slow starts have not been helpful. Brenin Taran is in form though horrendously drawn. Andrea Atenzi will have to sit and suffer in the hope that a gap emerges late. Comadoir made all to win at Lingfield and is likely to be tried under similar tactics today. Cut The Cackle is gradually coming back to a winning mark and any market confidence should be heeded. Bobs Dreamflight is consistent and appears best of the rest. Plenty of plausible winners but we are sold on Victoria Sponge.
Victoria Sponge (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 5l behind Pyrrha (8-7) at Newmarket 7f fll hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Strictly 4-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Golden Destiny (9-4) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) fm.
Ray of Joy 8-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden and headway on inner over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 8l behind Prescription (9-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Moscow Eight (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) In touch, outpaced over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 8l behind Invincible Heart (9-1) at Chester 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Klynch 16-1 (9-5) Always behind stands side, 14th of 15, 18l behind Medicean Man (9-0) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Comadoir (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders on outer, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 13l behind Tagula Night (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
Cut The Cackle (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Led, pushed along and headed 2f out, no chance with winner final furlong, kept on well to hold 2nd, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Artistic License (9-10) at Goodwood 6f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Dametime (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no extra, last of 12, 19l behind Zhukhov (9-3) at Listowel 6f hcp 50-80 sft.
Bobs Dreamflight 17-2 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind The Scorching Wind (8-10) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Getcarter 9-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, headway to chase winner over 4f out, ridden and definite 2nd 2f out, driven, no extra and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Good Gorsoon (8-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Asaint Needs Brass (USA) 66-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 19l behind Jaconet (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Brenin Taran 4-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, just held towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Golden Destiny (9-4) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) fm.
