went left start, raced keenly, tracked leader on outer after 2f, ridden 3f out, no headway, weakened 2f out, soon behind
steadied start, took keen hold, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, still every chance approaching final furlong, kept on well for 2nd
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, no extra when headed 1f out, faded and lost 2 places inside final furlong
in rear and soon pushed along, headway 2f out, switched left to outer, led 1f out, ran on strongly
held up in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong
went right start, prominent, effort over 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out
hampered start, in rear, hampered again on rail over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened from 2f out
led to 5f out, stayed prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, tailed off
Watergate, Lucky Redback and Sparkling Crystal make most appeal here and the vote is given to Watergate. The selection is a likeable type and he showed improved form to score at Catterick last time out. The yard are in good form and with the promise of more to come he is a confident pick. Lucky Redback has won his last two races but it was only a moderate contest he won last time out and he has looked far from straightforward so far. Sparkling Crystal raced too keenly at Doncaster last time but if she settles better then she could be capable of entering calculations. Scenic Pass was a disappointing favourite at Thirsk on Friday and if she takes her chance here then the percentage call would be to swerve her. All of which returns us to Watergate as the pick.
Watergate (IRE) 4-5fav (9-3) Always prominent, shaken up and clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul beating Tropical Blue (9-3) by 7l, 8 ran.
Lucky Redback (IRE) 1-5fav (9-1) Made all, keen, hung right from just over 1f out, bit slipped through mouth inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Warwick 7f 2yo nov stk (5) gf in Jul beating Rockinit (8-6) by 2l, 5 ran.
Sparkling Crystal (IRE) 10-3fav (9-0) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Zaaqya (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.
Lahaleeb (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, ridden and flashed tail but kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Bobbie Soxer (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jul.
Fasalee (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Grand Honour (9-7) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Redhead (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Keen hold and prominent, with leaderhalfway, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Grand Honour (9-7) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Ba Globetrotter 33-1 (9-3) Slowly away, outpaced, always in rear, tailed off, last of 12, 45l behind Rio Royale (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jun.
Prima Fonteyn 100-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon in mid-division on outside, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out, 15th of 18, 15l behind Ballyalla (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.
Imperial Skylight 14-1 (9-3) Slightly reared start, behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 9l behind Shampagne (9-3) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn (4) pol in May.
Scenic Pass 9-2 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, no impression on first two, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Pride of Kings (8-11) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
