tracked leader, led over 1f out, hung left and quickened clear inside final furlong, easily
steadied start, held up and raced keenly in last pair, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, soon behind
held up in mid-division far side of group, headway chasing leaders 3f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong, weakened into 4th inside final 100 yards
chased leaders near side of group, ridden over 1f out, edged left and stayed on inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, no chance with winner
held up off the pace in last trio, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
steadied start, raced keenly towards rear, 5th and no impression when hung left final furlong
The majority make their handicap debuts and Brilliant News steps up in trip after scoring in testing going over 6f at Lingfield. PENYWERN TAVERNER finished behind a subsequent winner when fourth at Salisbury last time and may prove the one to side with in first-time cheekpieces, though Croupier could go well back on faster going today while both Gaius and Silks Dream have placed in novice company. Wrought Iron is more exposed having come up short in nurseries so far.
Croupier (IRE) 16-5 (9-5) Wore hood to post, chased leaders, pushed along and one pace when slightly hampered over 1f out, 4th of 13, 5l behind El Bodegon (9-5) at Sandown 7f stks (4) hvy in Jul.
Gaius 7-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, edged left and unable to quicken over 1f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Bolthole (9-2) at Windsor 1m stks (5) gs in Aug.
Silks Dream (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Close up early until led after 1f, raced freely, pushed along 2f out and soon pressed, headed under 2f out, dropped to 5th approaching final 1f and held final furlong, 7th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Exminster (9-2) at Redcar 7f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Brilliant News (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, led entering final 2f, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f stks (5) hvy in Jul beating Giewont (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Penywern Taverner 6-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Adjuvant (9-6) at Salisbury 7f stks (4) gs in Jul.
Mount Snowdon (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Mid-division, niggled along and closed under 3f out, edged left over 2f out, kept on until no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind Madame Ambassador (9-3) at Nottingham 1m (5) gd in Aug.
Box To Box (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Went right start, soon chasing leaders, carried right over 3f out and over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 15l behind Albahr (9-9) at Haydock 7f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Wrought Iron 28-1 (8-3) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened and soon behind, 11th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Ever Given (9-0) at Goodwood 6f (2) gs in Jul.
Mystical Music 4-1 (9-3) Awkward start, tracked leaders, ridden well over 2f out, weakened inside last, 8th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Last Hoorah (9-5) at Ffos Las 7f stks (5) gd in Aug.
Greatness Awaits (IRE) 150-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, shaken up over 2f out, ridden and hung left well over 1f out, faded, 8th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Island Bandit (9-5) at Newbury 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
