chased leaders, ridden to challenge, 2f out, weakened over 1f out
awkward start, held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on well, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
steadied start, held up mid-division, smooth headway 2f out, driven to lead approaching final furlong, ran on well
went right start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out
Flying Goose can prevail at the expense of Classira and Big Noise, with Transcend expected to play his part as well. Having run well on each of his first two starts, Flying Goose made it third time lucky when bursting through to score at Folkestone three weeks ago, and although it would be unwise to go completely overboard about the form, Luca Cumani's inmate may turn out to be not badly treated for his handicap bow. He is selected ahead of Classira who takes a two-grade drop after finishing a creditable third on her first venture into handicap company here a fortnight ago. Big Noise is already two out of three, including when successful here last time, but he might prefer easier ground. Mind you, the extra furlong will come in handy, so he cannot be totally discounted either. Transcend is another that might not relish the quick conditions, but he has first-time blinkers to help. Another tricky one to call can go to Flying Goose.
Baylini 33-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Wovoka (9-11) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Lunces Lad (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Samsons Son (8-10) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Flying Goose (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, challenged going well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably, won at Folkestone 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Shela House (9-3) by 2l, 12 ran.
Classira (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, raced wide of pack over 6f out, ridden to challenge and edged right over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Al Khaleej (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Spriggan 5-4fav (9-3) Prominent, not clear run 2f out, kept on to chase clear winner final furlong, 2nd of 15, 5l behind First To Call (9-3) at Bath 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) gd in Jun.
Satyricon 7-2jt-fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, led well over 2f out, ridden and hung right approaching final furlong, held on under pressure, won at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Celtic Change (9-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Big Noise 2-1fav (9-0) In touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, led inside final furlong, soon edged right, kept on well, won at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun beating King's Bastion (9-7) by a shd, 7 ran.
Zonta Zitkala 11-2 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 7l behind Perfect Star (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (3) gf in Jul.
Keidas (FR) 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 6l behind Montrachet (9-6) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gs in Jul.
Leg Sweep 22-1 (8-2) Very awkward start, always behind, last of 7, 15l behind Big Noise (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Transcend 2-1fav (9-0) Prominent on outer, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, 7th of 8, 16l behind Mutanaseb (9-5) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Jun.
