held up in rear, raced keenly, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened, hung left over 1f out
tracked leaders, raced keenly, lost place 3f out, not clear run and hampered well over 1f out, soon switched left, not clear run inside final furlong, soon eased
held up, lost place on inside over 3f out, no impression after
held up in rear, headway under pressure 1f out, edged left, ran on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, led well over 1f out, hung left, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, every chance well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
led, headed over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway 3f out, not much room just over 1f out, hung left from over 1f out, ran on towards finish
chased leader after 1f, led over 5f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
LIBRE can land the finale at the main expense of Kassuta and Gifted Heir. The selection has been in the first two on eight of his 20 starts on the all-weather and he confirmed his well-being with a good second behind Spring Secret at Chepstow last week. He has a decent draw and with the return to this slightly longer trip also not a problem he looks the one to beat. Kassuta would have claims on her best form but she is a bit of an in and out performer and she will need to build on her encouraging effort last time out if she is to get her head in front. Gifted Heir has won over the course and distance and he finished in front of Kassuta at Yarmouth last month. That was a good effort but on these terms he will do well to confirm the placings. Mick Is Back would have a chance on the pick of his turf form but he is nowhere near as effective on this surface. Lytham ran a shocker last time at Southwell and he will need to leave that running behind to make his mark. There are plenty in with chances but the vote goes to Libre.
Libre 7-1 (8-9) Awkward start, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Spring Secret (9-0) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Paul's Pet 12-1 (9-4) Dwelt, slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 4f out, never a factor, last of 11, 17l behind Wilbury Star (9-9) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Mick Is Back 18-1 (9-12) Held up, improved over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression until edged left and stayed on under strong pressure towards finish, 5th of 10, 2l behind Crystal Feather (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Lytham (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakening when hit rail and stumbled over 3f out, 10th of 12, 27l behind Astrolibra (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3f app hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Aug.
Gifted Heir (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Held up in 4th, raced keenly, went 3rd over 6f out until over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 10l behind Pretty Officer (8-7) at Yarmouth 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Eagle Nebula 15-2 (9-2) Always in rear, lost touch over 4f out, virtually pulled up final 3f, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Karky Schultz (9-1) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jun.
Lady Valentino 20-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, came wide entering straight, edged left and headway 1f out, not troubled leaders, 5th of 12, 5l behind Ghufa (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol.
Pianoforte (USA) 20-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, effort over 2f out, never able to challenge, 5th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Whipma Whopma Gate (8-13) at Newcastle 1m sell stks (6) gs.
Kassuta 3-1 (9-3) Raced stand side, led that pair until joined centre group halfway, chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 10, 2l behind King's Icon (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Wednesdays Boy (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 12l behind Moody Tunes (10-11) at Carlisle 1m ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Parkview Love (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division on inside, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 5th of 13, 8l behind Valid Point (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Bermacha 50-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out, 12th of 16, 12l behind Dr Wintringham (8-13) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Aug.
Al Rayanah 10-1 (9-7) Led to post early, slowly away, raced centre, always in rear, last of 10, 15l behind King's Icon (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
