with leaders, led over 3f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, kept on, never nearer
keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
with leaders, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
in rear, kept on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, still plenty to do when wide into straight well over 1f out, ran on final furlong, just failed
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
steadied start, always in rear
slowly into stride, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, wide and headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, just held on
chased leaders, ridden halfway, driven and stayed on inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway on inside entering final furlong, kept on
GULCH'S ROSE shaped well last time and is taken to get off the mark here at the main expense of Rio L'Oren and Johnny Friendly. Despite being poorly drawn in stall 13, Jeremy Noseda's filly should be capable of taking this weak, yet tightly-knit handicap. The stable are in better form now and after a mini-break and now ridden by Ryan Moore, she can break her maiden tag. Johnny Friendly is a course and distance winner and has been holding his form well this season, whilst Rio L'Oren is unexposed and should not be underestimated despite two poor recent runs, especially now back on an artificial surface. Connor's Choice and Rondeau have bits of form that make them competitive, whilst Great Knight and Feasible have a habit of finding at least one too good. With only 5lbs separating the field this looks tough, however it is Gulch's Rose who can break her tag.
Connor's Choice 7-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 15l behind Filligree (9-0) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Rondeau (GR) 5-1 (8-13) In touch and keen, ridden over 1f out, keeping on when not clear run well inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Spin Again (9-6) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Street Diva (USA) 50-1 (8-9) Tracked leader on outside, ridden and effort 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Miss Rochester (9-1) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gd in Aug.
Feasible 12-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Bluejain (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Great Knight (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Held up behind, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 12l behind Deira Dubai (8-12) at Redcar 7f mdn 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Rakeekah 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and weakened from 2f out, 12th of 14, 8l behind Miss Mujanna (9-0) at Kempton 7f fll hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Gulch's Rose (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, not clear run approaching 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, too much to do, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Oh So Saucy (9-9) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Rio L'Oren (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 13l behind Red Skipper (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Cotton Reel 14-1 (9-4) Led 3f, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 29l behind Kinnego Bay (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Acquifer 10-1 (8-13) Raced wide, held up in rear, out-paced 2f out, switched inside over 1f out, ridden and kept on, 4th of 9, 7l behind Artistic License (9-6) at Lingfield 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) pol in Aug.
Lawton 33-1 (9-2) Led, headed narrowly just over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Thumbs Up (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Outside Edge (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Raced far side, behind, driven 2f out, ran on to take 2nd that group approaching final furlong, unable to quicken in final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind dhtrs Bye Baby Bunting (8-4) & Hawk Eyed Lady (9-1) at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp (6) g.
Johnny Friendly 11-1 (8-12) With leader, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 9, 1l behind Mr Toshiwonka (9-3) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Seasonal Cross 50-1 (8-12) Started slowly, always in rear, struggling over 3f out, never dangerous, last of 12, 29l behind Once a Gulch (9-3) at Kempton 1m mdn stk (5) pol in Aug.
