towards rear, headway over 2f out, led final furlong, headed towards finish
led, ridden well over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened well inside final furlong
with leaders, led approaching final furlong, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leaders, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon headway, stayed on towards finish, just held
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong
Nonrunner
The form of the Brendan Powell yard is a big plus for Who's Winning, but we prefer the claims of ESTEEM MACHINE who in turn is nominated over Mutamared. The selection has been a little disappointing on his last three starts but he has been running in some hot races, and dropped into this grade for the first time he looks a stand-out bet. Mutamared has won over the course and distance and he has a good draw so he has to be on the shortlist. Who's Winning won in this grade at Chepstow earlier in the month when he got the better of Dressed To Dance. The yard are in form but he has yet to win on the all-weather in 22 attempts and on that basis we will take him on. Swinbrook wasn't beaten all that far in this grade last time so it would not be a surprise to see him get competitive. Esteem Machine was once quite useful and he should be good enough to resume winning ways tonight.
Esteem Machine (USA) 11-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, kept on never nearer, 7th of 11, 5l behind Good Gorsoon (8-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Fromsong (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, led inside final 2f, kept on well until headed just inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Steelcut (8-10) at Kempton 6f clm stks 0-70 (5) pol.
Mutamared (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden and under pressure over 1f out, stayed on gamely inside final furlong, just held on, won at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Equinine (8-10) by hd, 8 ran.
Shadow Bay (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Soon ridden along in rear, never a factor, struggling from halfway, last of 12, 29l behind Lujeanie (9-5) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jun.
Tadlil 11-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Bermondsey Bob (8-5) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Who's Winning (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Quickly away, led for 1f, remained prominent, regained lead inside final furlong, ran on well, ridden out, won at Chepstow 6f clm stks (6) gd beating Dressed To Dance (8-10) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Ginobili (IRE) 22-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 8l behind Golden Destiny (9-4) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) fm.
Sweet Kiss (USA) 20-1 (8-8) With leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 18l behind Gwilym (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Swinbrook (USA) 6-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, not reached leaders, 5th of 11, 2l behind Green Lagonda (8-10) at Bath 5f clm stks (6) fm.
Lethal 11-2 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Silver Prelude (8-11) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Leading Edge (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, never in contention, 8th of 12, 9l behind Fantasy Gladiator (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
White Shift (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Led, headed 3f out, ridden and lost place when edged left over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Golden Destiny (9-4) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) fm.
