racked leaders, challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, in command final furlong, ridden and stayed on well
held up in 5th, effort on inside 3f out, staying on same pace in 4th when hampered on rails just over 1f out, no impression after
held up last, headway on outside 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead inside final 2f, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner
took keen hold in 4th, pushed along 4f out, effort 3f out, driven and unable to quicken 2f out, weakened soon after, well behind and eased inside final furlong
led, clear 9f out until over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon outpaced, ridden and rallied inside final furlong, no danger
chased clear leader, closed over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, hung right just over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
TUSCAN GOLD has continued to improve for the introduction to longer trips and it would be a surprise if Sir Mark Prescott's runner has finished his winning yet. Cast Of Stars has improved in two runs this term but the handicapper took a dim view of his run last time and has put him up in the weights despite defeat. Old Hundred found just one too good on his handicap bow and off just 1lb higher in the weights has a chance of going close while Sidney Melbourne looks weighted out of it after a big mark hike for close second last time out. Tuscan Gold looks well weighted and should gain win number two.
Sidney Melbourne (USA) 6-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along 6f out, led over 2f out, ridden and edged right under pressure over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Montparnasse (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Old Hundred (IRE) 11-4 (9-1) Held up in last pair, pushed along and headway over 3f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Chilly Filly (10-0) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Tuscan Gold 10-11fav (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, steady headway from well over 4f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden, edged left over 1f out, kept on well, won at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul beating Astral Flower (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Cast Of Stars (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Blue Tango (9-12) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Yankee Bright (USA) 20-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on well under pressure, never reached winner, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Cat O' Nine Tails (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Killusty Fancy (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, driven over 3f out, switched inside and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jun beating Consult (8-3) by hd, 9 ran.
