led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, regained lead 100 yards out, kept on gamely
with winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders in 3rd, led over 1f out, headed last 100 yards, no extra and lost 2nd place close home
in rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, kept on to take 2nd place close home
It's hard to split Dougan and Sir Billy Wright at the weights, both being owned by the Shropshire Wolves and trained by David Evans. Punters fancying one or the other might be best placing a small saver on the stable companion too. Of the pair, Dougan would be a narrow preference but a chance is taken that WENTWORTH FALLS can bounce back to form. He looked a much-improved handicap sprinter in the early part of the campaign but two of his last three outings have not been up to the same standard. However, a return to that earlier level would see him right there despite topweight and he's worth another chance, especially if the rains stay away. Lexington Times is not without a chance but winning has become hard for him and Shamsaya could be more interesting tackling her elders for first time after a fair reappearance.
Seeking Magic 10-1 (9-6) Raced wide in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Fethiye Boy (8-3) at Sandown 5f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Sir Billy Wright (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden out, won at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Jul beating Bossipop (9-0) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Giant Spark 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Sir Billy Wright (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Englishman 7-1 (9-1) Close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Sir Billy Wright (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Shamsaya (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden 2f out, never near leaders, 7th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Eartha Kitt (8-13) at York 6f hcp fll (2) gf in Jun.
Lexington Times (IRE) 7-2cfav (9-6) Held up in rear, headway when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 9, 6l behind Sharp Defence (9-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Wentworth Falls 3-1fav (10-1) In touch towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Sir Billy Wright (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Dougan 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders centre, effort when groups merged over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Danzeno (9-10) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul.