took keen hold pressing leader, led before half way, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, found nil, well beaten when lost 2nd inside final furlong
chased leading pair, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
led, headed before halfway, tracked leader, switched left inside final 2f, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, soon pushed clear
chased leaders in 4th, pushed along and outpaced half way, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, eased when no chance with winner
green in rear, lost touch before halfway
This has the look of a two horse race despite some solid efforts earlier in the season by Little Perisher and it may be worth taking Chaperno on with LUCKY GENERAL. Little Perisher appears to have lost his way after a promising start to the season although it's possible that Chester may not have suited him last time. He's not ruled out completely but he does have something to find on the book with the main protagonists. Chaperno appeared to flounder in the mud at Nottingham on his second start so significant rain would be detrimental to his chances. If that doesn't materialise then he deserves to start as favourite for this prize having finished in front of Lucky General in the Vintage Stakes. The ground and his tame finish that day are concerns though and have seen connections reach for a visor; it may be a better option to side with the Hannon runner. He failed to give his running at Goodwood which could conceivably have been down to the track but his form prior to that reads well and he should have the scope to cope with any sort of ground so Lucky General could turn the tables.
Chaperno (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, challenging when bumped and wandered approaching final furlong, weakened soon after, 8th of 10, 6l behind Xtension (9-0) at Goodwood 7f (1) gd in Jul.
Little Perisher 6-1 (9-0) Soon pushed along in rear, 6th of 7, 13l behind Totally Invincible (8-9) at Chester 5f 2yo stks (2) gf in Jul.
Lucky General (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, raced wide, in touch, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 10l behind Xtension (9-0) at Goodwood 7f (1) gd in Jul.
Starwatch 66-1 (9-0) Outpaced halfway and always behind, 7th of 8, 12l behind Quarrel (9-0) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Caramelita Deportivo filly out of Apple Of My Eye.