keen, mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
towards rear, ridden and headway approaching 2f out, not clear run, switched right, ran on strongly
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led approaching 2f out, edged left over 1f out, continued to wander and headed inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace
held up towards rear, ridden and some progress over 2f out, quickened well and carried left approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, edged right
chased leaders 2f out, faded final furlong
mid-division, headway and edged left over 2f out, ran on strongly, not clear run and stumbled virtually unseated rider inside final furlong, not recover
in touch, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong
towards rear, some late progress
soon led, ridden and headed approaching 2f out, soon weakened
Montzando is given the tentative vote here with Gwilym and Safari Mischief both woth noting. The selection is only three pounds higher for his recent win at Bath and that looks generous as he won with a little bit in hand that day. With confidence on his side he is worth sticking with. Gwillym was in winning form at Sandown last time out and is now four pounds higher. Again he still looks well treated and is one to note in the market as he looks a horse on the up grade. Safari Mischief carries top weight but connections have been wise to claim five pounds off the horses back. He won at Folkestone before running well in defeat at Bath last time out when third to Libor. That was eye catching so he should be noted in the market. But for the winner we return to Montzando.
Safari Mischief 33-1 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, edged right and headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Libor (9-4) at Bath 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Gwilym (GER) 4-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, all out, just held on, won at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Danny The Dip (7-11) by a hd, 10 ran.
Matterofact (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Montzando (8-5) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul.
Glenargo (USA) 15-2 (9-5) Prominent, led over 1f out, edged left and headed 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Two Acres (8-6) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Supreme Kiss 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders to 3f, 12th of 13, 10l behind Glasshoughton (9-3) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Montzando 4-1 (8-5) Soon prominent, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out and ran on well final furlong, won at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul beating Jucebabe (8-7) by a nk, 7 ran.
African Concerto (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened, 10th of 12, 10l behind Garstang (9-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
That's Blue Chip 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 8l behind Hotham (9-0) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) frm in Jul.
Succeed (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 3f out, stayed prominent, still every chance 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 5l behind Cosmic Destiny (9-5) at Lingfield 5f fll hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Jucebabe 8-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on well to go 2nd inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 7, nk behind Montzando (8-5) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul.
Forces Sweetheart 20-1 (8-0) Raced stand's side, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 12, 4l behind Namu (9-5) at Folkestone 6f 3yo app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Jessica Wigmo 100-1 (8-2) Soon in touch and keen, weakened 3f out, 10th of 13, 19l behind Dancing Storm (8-8) at Chepstow 1m fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Jackie Francis (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakend inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Two Acres (8-6) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Diamond World 50-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Just Down The Road (8-11) at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gd in Jun.