behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
with leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear, soon pushed along and outpaced, never dangerous
towards rear, soon driven along, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra entering final furlong
chased leaders, every chance entering final furlong, not quicken
towards rear, ridden well over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
Despite looking exposed Inter Vision is no forlorn hope here and will be the selection ahead of Canadian Danehill, Tamagin and Matsunosuke. The selection won handicaps at Doncaster over 5f and then Thirsk over 6f before being beaten at Chester on Saturday over 7f. In addition to having his stamina stretched beyond recall there, he could not overcome a poor draw so back over a much more suitable trip he is the pick. Canadian Danehill has Frankie booked and will be popular after landing two of his last three starts over this trip. He has a c&d success to his name, though a 6lb rise will makes things tougher. Tamagin has been in tremendous form just lately, but this drop back in trip is not certain to suit. Even so, he should get involved, though Matsunosuke is more of a 5f specialist and from this mark looks a more likely proposition. But Inter Vision is worth another try back at this trip and is our choice.
Inter Vision (USA) 11-1 (9-0) Steadied start, soon switched left, held up and behind, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind South Cape (8-9) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sept.
Stolt (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Led, headed after one and a half furlongs, remained in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 12l behind Philharmonic (8-9) at Beverley 5f stk (3) gd in Sept.
Merlin's Dancer 13-2 (9-5) In touch, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, ran on towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Circuit Dancer (8-5) at Chester 5f hcap (4) gf in Sept.
Tamagin (USA) 10-3fav (9-4) Led, clear halfway, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Capricorn Run (9-3) at Newmarket 6f hcap (4) frm in Sept.
Bertoliver 33-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 15l behind Rowe Park (9-0) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sept.
Cashel Mead 25-1 (8-13) Behind, ridden and outpaced halfway, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Loch Verdi (8-13) at Hamilton 5f lst fll stk (1) gd in Sept.
Jack Rackham 14-1 (8-5) Mid-division, stumbled 3f out, soon lost place, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 12th of 16, 6l behind Indian Trail (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf in Sept.
Matsunosuke 7-2fav (8-9) Chased leaders, effort inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 3rd of 11, nk behind Kay Two (8-7) at Leicester 5f hcap (3) gd in Sept.
Bahamian Ballet 16-1 (9-3) With leaders stands' side group, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 13th of 17, 7l behind Inter Vision (8-11) at Doncaster 5f hcap (4) gf in Sept.
Desert Dreamer (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 12, 9l behind Commando Scott (9-7) at Ayr 7f hcap (3) gs in Sept.
Gallery Girl (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders stands' side group, weakened final furlong, 12th of 17, 7l behind Inter Vision (8-11) at Doncaster 5f hcap (4) gf in Sept.
Tony The Tap 11-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, effort entering final furlong, ridden and stayed on same pace, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Canadian Danehill (9-3) at Yarmouth 5f hcap (4) gd in Sept.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) Evensfav (9-3) Tracked leader, joined leader halfway, ridden to lead inside final furlong, in command near finish, won at Yarmouth 5f hcap (4) gd in Sept beating Angus Newz (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
