mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, soon weakened
always towards rear
behind, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
rear division, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression
prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on and lost 2nd place post
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace
always behind
with leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place post
led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
HIGH TONE went close at Wolverhampton last time with Hamis Al Bin and Catalinas Diamond behind. He gets a token vote in an uninspiring sprint. Assertive Agent was placed yet again when runner-up at Lingfield ahead of New Rich while Stapleford Lad has made the frame over track and trip on his last couple of outings. Bookmaker only won a seller at Brighton earlier in the month but this isn't much better and he can figure once again.
Assertive Agent 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well closing stages, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Maria Montez (9-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Under Review (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, well behind final 2f, 11th of 12, 12l behind Logans Lad (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) in Aug.
Bookmaker 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard ridden when pressed inside final furlong, held on gamely, won at Brighton 6f sell hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Just Isla (9-6) by hd, 7 ran.
Catalinas Diamond (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Reaffirmed (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6).
Black Truffle (FR) 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, last of 16, 18l behind Avonmore Star (9-4) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
New Rich 8-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 6l behind Maria Montez (9-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Hamis Al Bin (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Reaffirmed (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6).
Varsovian 20-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, soon led, headed over 5f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Darnathean (10-0) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Aug.
Forest Glen (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 9th of 10, 19l behind Improvized (8-13) at Ffos Las 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Stapleford Lad 9-2 (8-9) Led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Findhorn Magic (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
High Tone 8-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Reaffirmed (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6).
Gypsy Rider 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 9th of 11, 8l behind Claude Greenwood (8-11) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-55 (6) gd.