held up, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
held up in rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, quickened to lead entering final furlong, ran on, comfortable
raced wide held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, chased leader over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
raced wide tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, switched to outer 3f out, soon ridden, never on terms
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Banditry was found wanting upped in grade at Goodwood last time and this looks another stiff task. CHANCERY (NAP) beat Puzzle Time a shade cosily over course and distance in the spring and the pair meet on identical terms today. David O'Meara's gelding, who has kept good company since, should confirm the form and looks capable of beating the hat-trick seeking Altharoos off level weights. Ansaab should also give a good account if back on song but Final Countdown needs a drop down the weights. Cactus Valley isn't badly treated on the pick of his form and could sneak into the frame at decent odds.
Ansaab 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, never on terms, 8th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Elkaayed (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Chancery (USA) 5-1 (9-7) Midfield, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, staying on same pace when short of room closing stages, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Pressure Point (9-6) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Altharoos (IRE) 22-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway on outer 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Thirsk 1m hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Amood (9-0) by 1l, 17 ran.
Final Countdown 12-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Gworn (9-4) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Artful Prince 20-1 (9-9) Prominent and keen, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Balmoral Castle (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Puzzle Time 12-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, lost place 8f out, headway over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Sharp Sailor (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Dance King 7-1 (10-0) Slowly away in rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 8, 5 3/4l behind More Mischief (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Eltheeb 16-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on to lead post, won at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jul beating One Pekan (10-0) by hd, 7 ran.
Cactus Valley (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Elkaayed (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Banditry (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Dwelt, in rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Gibeon (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp stks (2) gd in Jul.
Save The Bees 8-1 (9-9) Soon led, clear with one other halfway, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 8 3/4l behind Rib Reserve (9-5) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Hydrant 6-1 (9-12) Broke well, soon tracking leaders, hard driven over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 9, 12 1/2l behind Berrahri (8-13) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
