led over 2f, remained prominent, hard ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, never on terms
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
prominent, led over 6f out, hard ridden and strongly challenged from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
behind, ridden well over 2f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, hard ridden and stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong
chased leaders, hung left and lost place well over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened quickly
mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened
always behind
Nonrunner
CASTANO has been in consistent form this season and is taken to win again at the expense of Spate River and Cool Ebony. The selection won at Salisbury last month and has since run well in defeat. He was not beaten far when second to Granary at Leicester last time out and he would not have to improve to get his head in front once again. Spate River is only two pounds higher since winning at Wolverhampton last time out. He is only lightly raced and has room for further improvement and if doing so he will be in the shake up. Cool Ebony has crept up the weights this season since winning at Bath. He has only been seen out three times so his legs are fresher than most so any market moves should be noted. But for the winner we return to Castano.
Cool Ebony 12-1 (9-10) With leader, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Yamal (9-10) at Bath 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Bobski (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Always behind, never a factor, 11th of 13, 19l behind Bahar Shumaal (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Man of Gwent (UAE) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and no headway final 2f, 8th of 14, 5l behind Hallingdal (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcap (5) pol.
Summer Dancer (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Pulled hard in rear, ran on towards finish, 10th of 12, 3l behind Fiefdom (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcap (4) pol.
Castano 6-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 3f out, soon every chance, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, hd behind Granary (8-11) at Leicester 7f hcap (5) hvy.
Ghost Dancer 8-1 (9-11) Keen in mid-division, weakened over 2f out and eased, last of 12, 30l behind Sotik Star (9-9) at Bath 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Lord Theo 14-1 (9-6) Well in touch on inside, chased winner 2f out, stayed on and pressed winner inside final furlong, every chance, just held, 8th of 15, 10l behind Buxton (9-5) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Spate River 6-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, kept on well to lead post, won at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol beating King's Wonder (9-3) by a nk, 11 ran.
Bold Cross (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In touch, travelling well enough 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Opera Prince (9-2) at Sandown 1m hcap (4) sft.
Rock Anthem (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Behind mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 13, 19l behind Cave Lion (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
Green Diamond 6-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 10, 10l behind Mahadee (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (5) fbs.
Querido (GER) 5-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and struggling final 3f, 7th of 10, 12l behind Tuanku (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Luck Will Come (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Close up in 4th, ridden and weakened entering straight, last of 8, 12l behind Moon Sister (9-0) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Starlight Gazer 9-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 13, 10l behind Granary (8-11) at Leicester 7f hcap (5) hvy.
