pulled hard, led, headed over 3f out, remained prominent, ridden over 2f out, rallied to take 2nd towards finish
dwelt, held up in rear, headway 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, lost 2nd towards finish
close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
held up in rear, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders until 7f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, lost places 6f out, switched left 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, headway over 5f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
keen in touch, chased leaders 7f out, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Nobelix, Raffish and Mardi are the three to catch the eye here and preference is for Mardi. Mardi lost his maiden tag at Southwell in December but has been disappointing since. However, he turned in a much improved effort on fast ground last time to finish a close third, and with similar conditions prevalent here, and receiving weight from almost all of his rivals he can give a good account. Nobelix is well treated at the weights, and although it is a little surprising to see him in this class, the trip looks too short to see him at his best. He is in good form though as a win here in July underlines. Raffish has won three of his last six starts, and this dual purpose performer is also in good heart. However, he too would prefer further, and the ground may be a little quick. Mardi can follow up that improved effort last time and score here.
Baizically (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, led after 1f until over 4f out, soon weakened, eased, last of 15, well behind Allegretto (9-5) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Hot Diamond 10-3fav (10-2) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 2l behind Magdalene (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Nobelix (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Leg Spinner (8-13) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Art Investor 7-1 (9-3) Always behind, 8th of 12, 15l behind Rowan River (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Fantasy Ride 15-2 (9-6) Held up well in rear, headway under pressure on outside over 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Atlantic Gamble (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f clm (6) pol.
Lawyer To World 40-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 10, 15l behind Ella Woodcock (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo clm (5) gd.
Mardi 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, led narrowly over 1f out, driven and headed approaching final furlong, rallied towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Shake On It (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Etoile d'Or (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Pulled hard in rear, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 8l behind Double Banded (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Multicultural 14-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, one pace final 2f, 6th of 9, 5l behind Coeur de Lionne (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3f hcap (3) pol.
Raffish 15-2 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead well over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Colwyn Bay (9-9) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Go Dude 33-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never a danger, 7th of 12, 3l behind Potentiale (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
