tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, headed close home
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, edged left, led again close home
broke well, steadied into rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
soon tracking leader, led briefly over 1f out, unable to quicken and held inside final furlong
held up, pushed along 3f out, well beaten final 2f
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Reputation had flattered to deceive on several occasions though generally at a higher level before dropping into this grade and scoring at Leicester. He has a 6lb penalty to contend with but Frankie's presence suggests he's fancied to complete a quick double. NISSER hasn't fulfilled his potential so far after his maiden success at Windsor last July but he's joined Robert Cowell and a change of scenery may do the trick as he remains a colt with real potential. Cool Bahamian is the only course and distance winner in the line-up and he ran an excellent race in a much better race than this at Windsor last time while Koptoon was in the lead at this trip when just touched off in a Class 3 handicap over 7f at Sandown last month.
Reputation (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Dwelt in rear, headway entering final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Leicester 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug beating Straightothepoint (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Cool Bahamian (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten winner, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Stellarta (8-4) at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Mississippi 12-1 (9-4) Raced wide close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 6 1/4l behind Reputation (9-7) at Leicester 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Koptoon 7-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Chaplin Bay (9-1) at Sandown 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Vimy Ridge 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Top Boy (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Sunraider (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 6, 4l behind Talent Scout (8-12) at Beverley 7f stks (6) gf in Aug.
Nisser 10-3 (9-5) Tracked leader centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression when lost place inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Gunmetal (9-5) at Newmarket 7f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Casterbridge 13-2 (9-10) Dwelt, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Adam's Ale (9-9) at Haydock 5f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Colonel Bossington (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 4l behind Wimpole Hall (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Jun.