took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out, led 2f out, hung right well inside final furlong, headed towards finish
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, promising headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, found nil
held up in mid-division on rail, good headway 2f out, soon challenging, hung left well inside final furlong, led towards finish
took keen hold, tracked leader to 3f out, soon pushed along, stayed well there, until weakened final 1f
held up towards rear, headway towards outside over 1f out, headway final furlong, never near leaders
held up in rear, headway on wide outside 2f out, never reached leaders, and no extra inside final 1f
dwelt, pulled hard and soon in mid-division, headway over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, running on and chance of place when hampered 75 yards out
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon driven, strong challenge over 1f out, not quicken, well inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up towards rear, ridden and no progress over 2f out
There are plenty in with chances here and we nominate FOXTROT BRAVO to get the better of Dr Wintringham and Orpen Winger. The selection is making his debut on the turf here but he has shown enough so far on the all-weather to make him a leading contender. He put in a good effort to chase home Sunshine Always at Kempton last time and as that was a much improved effort, he could be one to stick with. Dr Wintringham won well at Chepstow earlier in the summer and she finished fourth behind Seasonal Cross at Bath earlier in the month. If Seasonal Cross runs well in the 2.00 race then that will give the form a boost. Orpen Winger has hinted at ability in Ireland and Tony Martin is very shrewd so a watching brief on the market is advised. In The Mood can prove best of the others, but the vote goes to Foxtrot Bravo.
In The Mood (IRE) 4-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, switch right soon after start, held up in rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Bawaardi (9-1) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) gs.
Christophers Quest 14-1 (9-4) Towards rear, effort 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 13, 12l behind It's Josr (8-8) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug '08.
Pagan Force (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Tracked leader until over 1f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Bawaardi (9-1) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) gs.
Dichoh 25-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, good headway on inside 2f out, driven to take narrow lead well inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Millfield (9-8) at Kempton 1m clm stks (6) pol.
Foxtrot Bravo (IRE) 100-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Sunshine Always (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo clm stks (6) pol.
Orpen Winger (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Never better than mid-division, no impression and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 7l behind Lord Kenmare (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Dr Wintringham (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Held up behind, headway 2f out, soon ridden, staying on when not clear run and switched inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Seasonal Cross (9-7) at Bath 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
Annes Rocket (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Held up in last trio, no headway over 2f out, 10th of 13, 10l behind Straight Face (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol.
Highland Starlight (USA) 20-1 (9-2) Led 1f, chased leader, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 8l behind Cheers For Thea (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Batchworth Blaise 33-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, pulled hard and always in rear, 14th of 19, 7l behind King's Colour (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Iron Man of Mersey (FR) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 12th of 13, 32l behind Seasonal Cross (9-7) at Bath 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
