dwelt, always in rear, weakened halfway
tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon in command, eased near finish, comfortable
led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, went 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, lost 2nd near finish
The drop back to this trip should suit Old Money, who did not appear to stay last time, though WILLIAM VAN GOGH gets the verdict. John Gosden's colt will benefit from a 3lb drop following his handicap debut last time and pedigree suggests that this slower surface will suit. With the yard going well today can probably be his day. Old Money is much respected and will probably go in these conditions. Hoodie is taking some time to blossom and will have to improve plenty for two mediocre efforts if he is to trouble the aforementioned pair, but it will be a surprise if one of that duo doesn't win and the one that can is William Van Gogh.
Mr Shammie 22-1 (9-3) Went left start, always in rear, last of 13, 41l behind Spanish Island (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
William Van Gogh 11-4 (9-9) Went right and bumped start, tracked leaders, ridden and not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind Sooraah (8-13) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Avec Moi 100-1 (9-0) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 22l behind Hamloola (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo fll stks (5) gs.
Lady Brickhouse 33-1 (8-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 12, 8l behind Franki J (8-1) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Old Money 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, took keen hold, headway 3f out, soon pressing leaders, ridden and edged left 2f out, soon outpaced and edged right, 5th of 10, 12l behind Nouriya (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo fll mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Hoodie (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Soon led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 27l behind Ferdoos (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (4) pol.