chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on well under pressure
chased leaders, under pressure well over 1f out, gradually weakened
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never nearer
tracked leader, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
led, raced keenly, headed halfway, lost place 2f out
dwelt, pulled hard in mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased, winner inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
slowlyinto stride, raced in rear, lost action well over 1f out, soon pulled up
held up in touch, headway under pressure over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
in rear, some late headway, never nearer
soon prominent, led halfway, hard driven and headed over 1f out, soon faded
dwelt, held up in rear, never a factor
Miss Bounty is a triple winner in Germany but she hasn't looked like winning in three starts since switching to George Baker. Cheek-pieces are tried and if back to her best could provide an alternative option at the bottom of the weights. Perfect Friend is at the opposite end and considering her three wins have come when hold-up tactics have been employed she will appreciate the jockey on board, but she prefers the turf. Just Timmy Marcus seemed to enjoy the trip last time and dropping back to seven furlongs isn't sure to be beneficial, but there is a lot to like about Towy Boy. He is in good form of late and seeks a hat-trick but up 7lb in the ratings and an increase in trip is enough to temper enthusiasm. Instead we turn to FITZ who looks competitive off this mark and has been performing well over this distance at Kempton. Although his trainer doesn't have a plethora of winners, he has a solid chance here and Fitz gets the vote.
Perfect Friend 7-2 (9-8) Chased leaders, hard ridden and effort well over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Tap Dance Way (9-4) at Bath 1m fll hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) In rear, never nearer, 7th of 13, 14l behind Westwood (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Aug.
Forward Feline (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, mid-division on outside, ridden and effort 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 8l behind Harting Hill (9-8) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Shaws Diamond (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 4l behind Dream Win (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Grand Stitch (USA) 33-1 (9-1) With leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 8l behind Night Trade (9-5) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Just Timmy Marcus 6-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner entering final furlong, soon edged left and upsides, held close home, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Out Of Nothing (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
First Service (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Kiss A Prince (9-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
War And Peace (IRE) 8-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, behind, headway on wide outside from 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Having A Ball (8-8) at Kempton 1m clm stks 0-70 (6) pol.
Lord of The Dance (IRE) 50-1 (9-6) In rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 2l behind Harting Hill (9-8) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Fitz 5-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, not clear run over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Harting Hill (9-8) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Towy Boy (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating You'relikemefrank (8-9) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Miss Bounty 3-1fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway 4f out, chased leaders 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 11l behind Gross Prophet (9-6) at Newbury 1m 1f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.