tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
soon behind, driven and outpaced 3f out, headway when not clear run well over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner
tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division on outside, outpaced 3f out, never on terms
dwelt, behind until driven and kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
led, headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, headway to lead 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, smooth headway 2f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, soon clear easily
behind, outpaced 3f out, kept on on outside from over 1f out, never near leaders
CASTLES IN THE AIR is the pick ahead of Soccerjackpot and Leahurst. The gelding has been a credit to the training skills of Richard Fahey and while he probably was overassessed by the handicapper after taking the big Ladies race at Ascot; the drop of 2lb should be a help as will be the return to this trip. Soccerjackpot represents a yard that are very much in form. He makes plenty of appeal on the basis of a victory at the course. Leahurst dotted up in a maiden at the course. The form of his latest run at Haydock was given a boost by the winner last weekend as he won the Beverley Bullet. Masai Moon is ultra consistent. It is to be hoped that the final couple of pounds of improvement can be squeezed out by the application of cheekpieces. More Time Tim races off 87 today. He won off 84 in July and clearly has been aimed with this race in mind. Nightjar is probably a better proposition on Southwell's fibresand than this surface so is reluctantly opposed. Brae Hill was a tad disappointing at Goodwood but on his Chester effort, he has to be a factor. Novellen Lad was disappointing on his only previous start on this surface though has improved on turf since. A good race and Castles In The Air is selected.
Nightjar (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Held up, pushed along before halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Fishforcompliments (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Masai Moon 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden to lead briefly approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Swift Gift (9-4) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Castles In The Air 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Jeninsky (8-8) at Newmarket 7f hcp 105 (2) gd in Aug.
Bond City (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Prominent, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 8l behind Zomerlust (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Brae Hill (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened inside final 1f, 7th of 12, 4l behind Suruor (8-12) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
Gallantry 40-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, never a factor, last of 14, 19l behind Prime Exhibit (9-4) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Baby Strange 16-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along half way, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 12, 3l behind Jaconet (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Aug.
More Time Tim (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) With leader, led 5f out, ridden over 1f out, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jul beating Bond City (9-7) by 1l, 10 ran.
Leahurst (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, led 2f out, driven and headed final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Exceptional Art (9-1) at Haydock 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in May.
Xpres Maite 18-1 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, chased winner until over 1f out, driven and regained 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 13, 7l behind Foolin Myself (9-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Aug.
Soccerjackpot (USA) 16-1 (10-0) Chased winner, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Musleh (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Aug.
Novellen Lad (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind My Gacho (9-6) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
