in touch, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, eased final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, faded final furlong
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, never on terms
mid-division, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, headway when short of room over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, hard driven to challenge well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
prominent, lost place well over 1f out
towards rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, never a threat
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
led until over 2f out, soon lost place, eased final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, weakened closing stages
steadied start, held up in rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on strongly, nearest finish
held up in touch, headway under pressure over 1f out, never able to challenge
Cases can be made for practically everything in an impenetrable handicap but Taneen looked one to follow when romping home at Leicester. The course-and-distance winner has plenty on under joint top weight but must be shortlisted as he could well be up to Listed and Group class in time. Bounce, third in that Leicester race, now meets Taneen on significantly better terms and seems sure to be in the mix as that run was also her seasonal reappearance and she should be spot-on now. Strong Challenge is noted reverting to sprinting and Gunmetal, off bottom weight, and Show Stealer are also of interest. DANCING STAR has progressed with every start this term and looked home for all money until foiled by the late thrust of the talented Mr Lupton in a hot York sprint last month. She's raised 7lb as a result but rates a filly on the upgrade,
Taneen (USA) 11-4 (9-4) In touch, headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, ridden clear, won at Leicester 6f hcp (3) gf in May beating Madrinho (9-7) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
King Of Rooks 3-1fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on until no extra inside final furlong, last of 6, 3l behind Sign of The Kodiac (8-9) at Newmarket 5f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Dhahmaan (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Easton Angel (8-12) at Sandown 5f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Scrutineer (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Raced centre, raced leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 19, 18 3/4l behind Ribchester (9-6) at Ascot 7f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Jun.
Kadrizzi (FR) 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 6 1/2l behind Mr Lupton (9-7) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Projection 5-2fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right, ran on well, won at Salisbury 6f stks (2) gs in Sep beating Tabarrak (9-1) by nk, 8 ran.
Light Music 14-1 (8-12) Raced centre, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 11th of 19, 15 3/4l behind Ribchester (9-6) at Ascot 7f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Jun.
Venturous (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 17, 5 1/4l behind Mr Lupton (9-7) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Dancing Star 6-1 (8-8) With leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Mr Lupton (9-7) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Sign of The Kodiac (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Soon led, made rest, ridden 1f out, kept on when hard pressed final furlong, held on well, won at Newmarket 5f hcp (2) gs in Jun beating Mont Kiara (8-4) by nk, 6 ran.
Priceless 13-2 (8-8) Missed break, outpaced in rear, never involved, 5th of 7, 6 3/4l behind Jane's Memory (9-3) at Haydock 6f lst fll stks (1) gs in May.
Riflescope (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 17, 29 1/2l behind Mr Lupton (9-7) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Show Stealer 22-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon switched right, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May beating Marsha (9-0) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Strong Challenge (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, shortlived effort towards inside inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Oh This Is Us (8-6) at Goodwood 7f hcp stks (2) gd in May.
A Momentofmadness Evensfav (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Salisbury 5f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating King Crimson (9-12) by nk, 7 ran.
Madrinho (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, edged left over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 11l behind Mr Lupton (9-7) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Flying Pursuit 8-1 (9-4) Bumped just after start, held up, headway when not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right, led inside final furlong, ridden out (hand timed), won at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gd in Jun beating Bossipop (9-1) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Bounce 9-1 (9-5) Keen, tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Taneen (9-4) at Leicester 6f hcp (3) gf in May.
Mont Kiara (FR) 8-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort 1f out, chased front pair inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 6, nk behind Sign of The Kodiac (8-9) at Newmarket 5f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Gunmetal (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Raced centre, led main group, ridden to lead overall over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Newmarket 7f hcp (4) gs in Jun beating Dollar Reward (8-13) by nk, 8 ran.
