in touch, effort over 1f out, not quicken and one pace final furlong
pressed leaders, lead narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, still every chance, no extra close home
soon narrow leader, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
pressed leader until weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden to press leader 2f out, led and edged right inside final furlong, edged left again well inside final furlong, caught final strides
in touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up towards rear, headway and not clear run entering final furlong, squeezed through on rail well inside final furlong, led final strides
stayed in stalls, refused to race
pressed leader to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden and outpaced from 2f out, never dangerous
A few runners here out of sorts at present and it could be a chance for Who's Winning to finally get his head in front, Pieter Brueghel and Whitbarrow are two others to note. Brendan Powell's six-year-old has finished runner up in two decent enough class four events at Brighton and Warwick and as a consequence has risen slightly in the weights. However this does look to be a less taxing affair and he could gain an overdue success. Pieter Brueghel hasn't won for over two years, but there have been signs of a form revival and he has slipped down to a very tempting mark. Whitbarrow enjoyed tremendous succes earlier in the season and the last two efforts haven't been too bad. He may still be a little high in the weights, but could still play a part in the finish. Rydal is another that should be involved, but the rest look right out of form and so we return to Who's Winning for the selection.
Lindbergh 25-1 (9-4) Outpaced, last of 9, 14l behind Dancing Mystery (8-6) at Warwick 5f hcap (5) gf.
Pieter Brueghel (USA) 20-1 (9-1) In touch, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 5l behind Sunrise Safari (9-11) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) With leader until 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Barons Spy (8-5) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Who's Winning (IRE) 6-1fav (8-10) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Barons Spy (8-5) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Rydal (USA) 7-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway 2f out, effort when rider dropped whip 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Ellens Academy (9-3) at Haydock 6f clm (5) gf in Aug.
Millfields Dreams 7-1 (9-6) Off the pace and ridden halfway, always behind, 11th of 12, 10l behind What Do You Know (9-9) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Connect 25-1 (8-11) Went right start, held up towards rear, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, 11th of 12, 23l behind For Life (8-1) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Danish Blues (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 2l behind Cornus (8-5) at Thirsk 6f hcap (5) gf.
Two Acres (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened, 14th of 16, 9l behind Dematraf (9-6) at Chepstow 6f hcap (6) gf.
Our Archie 150-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, soon weakend, 7th of 13, 11l behind Oystermouth (8-9) at Bath 6f mdn stk (5) frm.