War Anthem is selcted here ahead of Meon Mix and Astroangel. Having shown promise on his July and August maiden runs, War Anthem may not have been suited by having to make the running at Ripon last time. The drop in trip may also help the cause today and we feel that he is the one to beat today. Even though Astroangel's best pieces of form rate only in the low 60s, that is good enough to give her some sort of chance today, while Marcus Tregoning's Balanchine Moon is surely open to improvement on her first two starts which have not been devoid of promise. A return to his best all-weather form of late last year would not rule out Beech Games, while Meon Mix has to be another potential improver from the James Fanshawe stable. Once again, though, the selection is War Anthem.
Beau Bramble 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 12, 26l behind Musaalem (9-3) at Warwick 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Beech Games 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, hung left well over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Memphis Marie (8-12) at W'hampton 7f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Aug.
Duetto (IRE) 80-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 23l behind Turban Heights (8-12) at Leicester 1m mdn aut stk (5) gs in Aug.
Gary's Indian (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 14th of 17, 25l behind Ellen's Girl (8-10) at Chepstow 1m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
I'm Agenius 100-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden, headway over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 10, 14l behind Turban Heights (8-12) at Leicester 1m mdn aut stk (5) gs in Aug.
Lady Duxyana 7-1 (8-11) Started very slowly, moderate late headway, never on terms, 6th of 11, 12l behind Hansomelle (9-10) at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Spirit Rising 33-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 12l behind Razzano (8-3) at Brighton 7f mdn hcp (6) frm in Aug.
War Anthem 5-2 (9-4) Always prominent, headway 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Greyfriars Abbey (9-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Astroangel 14-1 (8-8) Dwelt, held up, headway halfway, not much room over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind La Vecchia Scuola (8-0) at Newcastle 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gd in Aug.
Balanchine Moon 14-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, raced keenly towards rear, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 10l behind Own Boss (9-3) at Warwick 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Lily La Belle 25-1 (8-12) Held up, never on terms, 9th of 11, 12l behind Own Boss (9-3) at Warwick 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Meon Mix 7-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway under pressure in mid-division 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 13l behind Risque Heights (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Aug.
Pure Velvet (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out, 5th of 11, 16l behind Trans Siberian (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Jun.
