prominent, ridden approaching 2 out, soon every chance, weakened last
made most, ridden and under pressure approaching last, kept on well flat
held up mid-division, weakened after 3 out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, every chance last, kept on flat
held up mid-division, chased leaders after 3 out, weakened approaching last
soon tracking winner, weakened approaching 2 out
held up mid-division, weakened 2 out, tailed off
held up towards rear, pushed along after 4th, weakened after 3 out
held up mid-division, weakened 3 out
led early, chased leaders, one pace 2 out
held up in rear, struggling approaching 4th, soon reminders, tailed off after 3 out, soon pulled up
Winners Addison De Witt, Berriedale and Tillietudlem have to be on the short-list but there are a couple of interesting recruits from the level in Ireland and we'll take a chance with ALAZAN. Phillip Hobbs' record with his hurdlers here in recent years isn't awe inspiring but that shouldn't count against the son of Dubai Destination who showed ability in four starts without winning. The market should guide to his chances and to those of Lucinda Russell's Giant's Causeway gelding who was twice successful and rated 18lbs higher than the selection on the Flat. Addison De Witt ran on strongly to land the spoils over course and distance in July but will need to show improved form in order to land what appears to be a stronger race under a penalty. Berriedale jumped well at Sedgefield but the race may not have taken much winning and Tillietudlem's winning effort at Bangor can probably be rated a little higher. Blackstone Vegas may fare better on this better surface and the experience of his debut is unlikely to have been lost on him and he's another to monitor for signs of confidence, as is the selection Alazan.
Addison de Witt 3-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, chased leader 4 out, driven to challenge after next, led and not fluent last, ridden out, won at Perth 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Jul beating Royal Max (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Tillietudlem (FR) 9-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, held up, led 4th, stayed on well from last, won at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd beating Niceonefrankie (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Agricultural 40-1 (10-5) Held up in rear but in touch, not fluent 4th, under pressure 4 out, weakened next, behind when jumped right 2 out, 4th of 5, well behind Addison De Witt (10-12) at Perth 2m 3yo nov hdl (4) gs in Jul.
Alazan (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Shalambar (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn stks gd in Aug (flat).
Beidh Tine Anseo (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Johann Zoffany (9-3) at Curragh 1m 2f 3yo hcp 60-100 gd in Jun (flat).
Berriedale 14-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, keen, led approaching last, kept on well, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf beating Strevelyn (10-12) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Blackstone Vegas 9-1 (10-12) Led until jumped slowly 1st, tracked leader, in rear approaching 4th, outpaced from last, 3rd of 6, 26l behind Strikemaster (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) hvy in Aug.
Desert Fever 9-2 (10-12) Held up mid-division, under pressure 4th, mistake next, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Forty Thirty (10-12) at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) gd in Aug, 8 ran.
Granski (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) 4th of 6, 11l behind Playful Asset (8-7) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo clm (5) gd in Jul (flat).
Melange (USA) 16-1 (10-12) Held up in touch, lost place from last, 4th of 6, 29l behind Strikemaster (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 1f 3yo nov hdl (4) hvy in Aug.
Monsieur Jourdain (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Badly hampered and brought down 1st, in a race won by Berriedale (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf, 11 ran.
Sydney Cove (IRE) 200-1 (10-12) Badly hampered 1st, always well behind, 5th of 11, well behind Berriedale (10-5) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl (4) gf.
Accumulation (UAE) 50-1 (8-3) Behind, lost touch over 4f out, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Twist Again (9-7) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug (flat).
