held up behind, good headway from 3f out, led 2f out, soon well clear, ridden out final furlong, unchallenged
towards rear, never on terms until stayed on final furlong, never dangerous
tracked leader to over 4f out, soon ridden and weakened from 2f out
led at good pace, ridden and headed 2f out, no chance with winner afterwards, lost 2nd last strides
always rear, outpaced from 4f out
tracked leaders, chased leader over 4f out, no chance with winner, kept on to take 2nd last strides
settled in rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on final 2f, never troubled leaders
Nonrunner
In the finale, Brigadore gets the vote ahead of Impostor and Reinstated. Meadow Mischief still has it to prove from his revised mark in terms of winning, while Impostor has threatened more than he has delivered so far but the longer trip might help his cause. Brigadore caught the eye staying on late over course and distance last time - his first try at the trip - and he gets plenty of respect today. Chronomatic improved on the all-weather last time but needs to prove it on Turf now. Reinstated is a potential improver stepping into handicap company for the first time, but La Via Ferrata's recent win came at claiming level. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Brigadore.
Reinstated (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quite pace to challenge and kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Ermine Sea (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
La Via Ferrata (IRE) 7-2 (8-10) Stumbled start, held up, headway to lead over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, came wide and hung right over 1f out, driven out, won at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (5) pol in Jul beating Phone In (8-12) by 2l, 7 ran.
