dwelt, held up, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
raced keenly, held up mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong
held up in rear, headway on outside over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong
held up mid-division, lost place 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, never able to challenge
tracked leaders, driven and outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on final 2f, no impression
SAGA DE TERCEY never goes down without a fight so the likes of Baan and Danzatrice will need to be at their very best to lower his colours. Alan Swinbank's charge is still improving after just four starts on the level and he ran a career best at York despite being unable to repel the late challenge of Swingkeel. There's a concern that a tough race there may have left it's mark but he appeals as a progressive performer. Danzatrice is running well but handicapped to the hilt but Baan has only crept up in the weights after two narrow successes and could have more to give. Dolly Penrose goes well in the mud and has some useful bits of form to her name, Inchpast has enjoyed a good season and may not be finished yet but this could be a shade competitive for Ragamuffin Man who lacks the scope of the selection, Saga De Tercey.
Dolly Penrose 10-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 10, 8l behind Aaim To Prosper (8-9) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Saga de Tercey (FR) 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, challenged over 3f out, led well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Swingkeel (9-2) at York 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Sphinx (FR) 16-1 (9-5) Held up and keen, chased leaders over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 8l behind Nemo Spirit (8-13) at Musselburgh 2m hcap (2) sft in Nov.
Ragamuffin Man (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra and lost 3rd post, 4th of 10, 5l behind Perfect Shot (8-10) at Newmarket 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Red Wine 16-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 7, 9l behind Trip The Light (9-10) at Haydock 1m 4f app hcp (5) gd.
Inchpast 9-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden along over 3f out, one paced until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Markington (8-3) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Danzatrice 16-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, chased winner and edged left inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Perfect Shot (8-10) at Newmarket 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Baan (USA) 4-1fav (9-7) Held up, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden to lead final furlong, stayed on gamely and hard ridden inside final furling, just held on, won at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd beating Front Rank (8-2) by hd, 13 ran.