tracked leader, driven to challenge well over 1f out, kept on same pace
took keen hold, tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, never a threat
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, no impression
made all, driven over 2f out, stayed on strongly
NonRunner
GEORGIAN MANOR (NAP) was arguably value for more than the winning margin when a swooping late run secured success in a Doncaster 7f handicap last time and this additional furlong should suit well. Richard Kingscote retains the ride and further improvement is anticipated as is frequently the case with second season handicappers from this yard. Completion disappointed at Royal Ascot and Goodwood after a strong start to the campaign and would be dangerous if recapturing his best. Crownthorpe may benefit from the drop in grade, Knighted is respected but this is tougher than his Redcar win and Autretot went close on his first start since coming from France and is not discounted.
Completion (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Towards rear, some late headway, never on terms, 7th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Communique (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Georgian Manor (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase front pair entering final furlong, stayed on well to lead towards finish, won at Doncaster 7f hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Reach High (10-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Crownthorpe 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, no headway, 9th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Communique (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Knighted (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) With leader, led over 2f out, held on close home, won at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Poet's Dawn (8-10) by nk, 6 ran.
Autretot (FR) 11-1 (9-7) Keen led, ridden over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 5, shd behind Makambe (8-11) at Leicester 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
