tracked leaders, edged left to challenge over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on under pressure
with leader, led entering final furlong, stayed on strongly
in touch, lost place well over 1f out
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, faded final furlong
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, headway when switched right inside final furlong, ran on into 3rd, never reached leaders
held up, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, not clear run throughout final 2f
led, soon joined, headed entering final furlong, no extra
Oxted’s form has tapered off since placing in a Listed race at Newbury back in May while though Kinks scored over track and trip last month he could only manage fourth off today’s higher mark at Ascot a week ago. DAZZLING DAN scored here back in May and was only beaten a length in a valuable sprint over course and distance last month ahead of Woven, Gabrial The Wire and Aplomb. The latter has subsequently boosted the form with a victory at Leicester and Pam Sly’s charge gets the nod on that form. Lihou won at Chester back in May but would prefer slower ground along with Dave Dexter.
Oxted 6-4 (8-12) Chased leader until pushed along well over 1f out, held when soon hampered on stands rail, last of 4, 12l behind Tabdeed (9-7) at Doncaster 6f stks (3) gs in Aug.
Dazzling Dan (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders stand side, every chance over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 20, 1 1/4l behind Pass The Vino (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Dave Dexter 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 22, 9 1/4l behind Recon Mission (9-2) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Kinks 10-1 (9-9) Held up and behind, headway on outside 2f out, every chance 1f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Victory Day (9-11) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Aplomb (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Hampered start, held up, headway from 2f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on, won at Leicester 6f hcp (3) gs in Aug beating Typhoon Ten (8-12) by nk, 6 ran.
Woven 25-1 (9-7) Held up and behind, ridden and headway 1f out, ran on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Victory Day (9-11) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Gabrial The Wire 25-1 (8-10) Towards rear stand side, ridden over 1f out, not much room entering final furlong, kept on inside last 150 yards, 10th of 20, 3 1/4l behind Pass The Vino (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Tinto 11-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 22nd of 23, 15 1/2l behind Poyle Vinnie (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Lihou 8-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ridden out, won at Chester 6f hcp (3) gs in May beating Cosmic Law (9-6) by 1/2l, 13 ran.