prominent, led over 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on, one pace
steadied start, in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on to go 4th inside final furlong, never nearer
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always in rear
raced wide held up, never a factor
close up, ridden 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, ridden halfway, some headway over 1f out, never a factor
always in rear
led, headed over 4f out, led again 2f out, ridden and asserted inside final furlong
Franki J faces no easy task off 55 here despite an all-the-way win at Yarmouth, especially from a wide draw, while Paphos was allowed to dictate here on Wednesday and may be sent off a very short price if asked to defy a penalty. Instead we'll side with ex-Mark Johnston horse AQUA VITAE, who showed last time that she can run well off this mark. Kieren Fallon's booking adds to the case and she'll be dropped in so a draw in 10 isn't too much of a worry and she remains one of very few here capable of better. A Pocketful Of Rye was behind our selection at Kempton and continues to look rather one-paced so more of a threat could well be Rigid, who was beaten less than a length here two starts back and is only a pound higher now. Orsett Lad has the assistance of Kieren Fox and his 5lb claim which eases the burden but he looks to need it while there are doubts about Cheshire Lady getting home.
Franki J 14-1 (8-1) Made all and overall leader, ridden and hung right over 1f out, ran on, won at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gs in Aug beating Hellenio (8-12) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
A Pocketful Of Rye (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Fitz (9-3) at Kempton 7f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Aug.
Aqua Vitae (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Fitz (9-3) at Kempton 7f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Aug.
Orsett Lad (USA) 7-2fav (8-5) In touch, headway to chase leaders 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Paphos (8-7) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Cheshire Lady (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 17l behind Scarcity (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Ayam Zainah 10-1 (8-8) Led far side duo until over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 10, 9l behind Foxtrot Alpha (9-4) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Rigid 9-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, ridden an hung left over 2f out, led briefly approaching 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Cardinal (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Rightcar 50-1 (8-10) Hampered after start, raceed wide in rear, carried wide on bend over 3f out, never a factor, 9th of 11, 8l behind Annia Galeria (8-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Dancing Poppy 14-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 8l behind Regal Rave (9-2) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Jul.
Thoughtful (IRE) 10-1 (8-2) In touch on outside, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 10, 9l behind Foxtrot Alpha (9-4) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Paphos 10-1 (8-7) Driven from start and soon pressed leader, led halfway, kicked on 2f out, driven and no danger soon after, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Orsett Lad (8-5) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
