tracked leading trio, effort on inside over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon edged left, no extra and headed close home
held up in last pair, headway on outside 3f out, chased leaders and hung right under pressure from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead close home
tracked leader, challenged 3f out, led narrowly inside final 3f, kept advantage until headed inside final furlong, losing place when hampered final 110 yards and eased
led, joined 3f out, narrowly headed soon after, driven 2f out, rallied and hung left inside final furlong, not much room and faltered final 100 yards
tracked leading pair, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
Kensei finished third behind Spanish Duke here in May and he looks realistically weighted to get involved today. Rock The Stars has to be respected only 4lb higher than when winning here in June and looks a bigger threat than Ashkalara who didn't seem to enjoy soft ground at Haydock last time out. Pittodrie Star needs to find a measure of improvement and Green Wadi isn't certain to appreciate the drop in trip. Rosco Flyer would prefer the ground to be quicker although he has won here and his mark gives him a decent chance if he can act with the conditions. CAPTAIN DANCER looks the pick of the field as he can handle the trip and ground, is in good form and is just 2lb higher than his last winning mark. There is a slight concern that the trainer is 0-10 here this year and if he cannot take advantage in the race then Sohcahtoa is pointed out as the main danger having only lost by a nose here last time.
Captain Dancer (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Close up in 5th, headway to led approaching 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace and no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Oriental Cat (9-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Rosco Flyer (IRE) 13-2 (11-8) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon in rear, last of 9, 44l behind Kings Troop (11-8) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sep.
Kensei (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 4f out, chased leaders 3f out, stayed well there and one pace when weakened last half furlong, 8th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Aquarius Star (9-6) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Pittodrie Star (IRE) 4-1 (8-7) Dwelt, soon in touch, headway over 4f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Pintura (8-11) at Epsom Downs 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) hvy.
Ashkalara 33-1 (8-4) Dwelt, always behind, 12th of 16, 38l behind All Annalena (9-0) at Haydock 1m 2f flls hcp 0-130 (3) sft in Sep.
Rock The Stars (IRE) 2-1fav (8-12) Held up in last pair, pushed along over 4f out, driven over 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Warlu Way (9-3) at Ffos Las 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Sohcahtoa (IRE) 15-8 (9-8) Tracked leading trio, went 3rd over 4f out, challenged going well 2f out, stayed upsides and every chance when bumped 1f out, cajoled along to challenge close home, failed to pass winner, 2nd of 7, ns behind State Visit (8-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f clm stks (5) sft in Sep.
Green Wadi 9-4fav (9-10) Held up in rear, looking for room inside final 3f, headway 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Spensley (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
