A chance is taken on THUNDERING HOME doing just that although cases can be made for re-opposing pair Under Fire and Diamond Twister, while Vinces and Forbidden are also considered. Our pick was pulled-up over hurdles last time and prior to that was beaten 44-lengths into last at Epsom, but this is by some way his easiest assignment of the season and as he was second off 76 in May a mark of 63 appears generous, so he can take this from Diamond Twister. John Best's charge showed last time that he doesn't need a tongue-strap to produce his best and the horse that denied him looks progressive, so off the same mark he'll go close if allowed to dominate. Under Fire landed a pair of handicaps earlier this summer and is only 3lbs higher than for the last of them. Tony Carroll's runner was backed into favouritism when behind Diamond Twister last time and could bounce back with conditions ideal. Vinces is up 4lbs following a good second at Epsom and this is a drop in class so he's a huge threat to all, more so than Forbidden on the balance of their form although the Irish raider needs a look in the market. Similar comments apply to Whitley Bay and Lily Eva who makes their handicap debuts while Frank Street and Slip aren't ruled out but we'll take an each way stab with Thundering Home.
Supercast (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden and lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 6, 8l behind Lady Lam (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
Vinces 11-1 (9-1) In touch, switched right over 1f out, ridden to press winner inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Kings Troop (10-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Diamond Twister (USA) 9-4 (9-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Lady Lam (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
Slip 16-1 (9-7) Always in rear, 11th of 12, 18l behind Blue Tango (9-12) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Frank Street 7-1 (8-13) In touch, chased winner over 3f out to over 1f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Mercoliano (8-2) at Salisbury 1m clm stks (5) gf in Jul.
Banana Republic (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) In touch, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 17l behind Zambuka (8-5) at York 1m 3yo app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Under Fire (IRE) 2-1fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, pulled hard in rear, headway on inside over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 7l behind Lady Lam (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
Thundering Home 25-1 (8-4) Awkward leaving stalls, headway to track leader over 7f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 9, 44l behind Jutland (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Brigadoon 7-2fav (8-7) Raced in rear, effort when hampered over 1f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 14l behind Buffett (8-9) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Lou Bear (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Queen Of Wands (8-10) at Epsom Downs 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Lily Eva 66-1 (9-5) Always in rear, 7th of 8, 35l behind Wear 'em Out Wilf (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Whitley Bay (USA) 100-1 (9-0) Soon outpaced, ridden along and behind, last of 7, 18l behind Rebel Soldier (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Forbidden (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) 6th of 17, 10l behind Rock Critic (9-12) at Galway 1m hcp 50-70 gd in Jul.
