towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, short of room and switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, soon in touch, improved over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, improved over 2f out, short of room over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
Marweh Successful in France with John Hammond. Two runs since at Doncaster have not been spectacular, but should appreciate the softer ground today.
Winning Venture Ended a long losing run at Goodwood latest over 8f. Will appreciate yielding ground, but 7f perhaps a bit short.
Wahj (IRE) Won on GS at Chepstow latest start; has a bit to prove today.
Calcutta Won at Doncaster over 8f latest, better form over this distance and has not won on the softer ground.
Free Rider Ran well at Goodwood last time out in similar conditions. Has not won since 1999; not without chances.
Nothing Daunted Has been off the course since May, recent form makes little appeal.
Red N' Socks (USA) Second behind Culcutta at Doncaster latest. Will prefer the drop back in trip; can't be ignored.
Triple Blue (IRE) Only moderate form of late; others preferred.
Dayglow Dancer Won at Doncaster back in March, but recent form is not encouraging.
Technician (IRE) Soundly beaten in Ayr Gold Cup latest, but won penultimate start at York. Unproven on this ground and has not run over this distance form some time.
Undeterred Has been a regular campaigner in Handicaps over the summer, but recent form does not bode well.
Point of Dispute Only a length beaten by Stratton at Newbury last start; others preferred.
Ash Moon (IRE) Improved performance penultimate start when just beaten at Yarmouth over 7f in soft. Needs to produce that and more to win today.
Golden Dragon Beaten by Wahj at Chester in Aug, appreciates a faster surface so conditions not ideal today.
Indian Plume Consistent form of late on varying ground. Drops back to 7f today; must be considered.
Rudik (USA) Improved performance to finish a good fourth at Ayr latest; still has a bit to prove today.
Lord Pacal (IRE) Running out of the Handicap, finished last latest in race won by Wahj; makes limited appeal.