prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden and switched right 1f out, ran on to lead line
mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on
held up, hampered 5f out, switched left and headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched right and not recover
towards rear, some late progress
held up in touch, weakened over 1f out
always in the rear
mid-division, headway 2f out, led well inside final furlong, headed close home
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed well inside final furlong
started slowly, hampered 5f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on
led, soon headed, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
Merrymadcap has rather harshly been raised 3lbs for his short-head success over New World Order over the extended nine furlongs here earlier this month, with the third that day only a further head behind, and he looks worth taking on with preference for Red Rudy who gets the vote ahead of Pitbull. The last mentioned was good value for his win at Carlisle last time but he may struggle to confirm that form back on the Polytrack today so he looks best watched. Red Birr has been running consistently well of late but may prefer a stiffer test of stamina than is provided by this trip, while War Anthem is less exposed than most but is another that may prefer further. Paradise Dancer does not appear to be particularly well treated for his debut in this grade and preference is for Red Rudy. Tony Carroll's gelding has been running consistently well of late on turf, handles the Polytrack just as effectively and remains well enough treated to take this.
Tempsford Flyer (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Took keen hold, chased leaders to 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 5l behind Officer (8-12) at Kempton 1m app hcp (4) pol.
Red Birr (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, unable to quicken near finish, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Dower House (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
Merrymadcap (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong to lead post, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating New World Order (9-1) by a shd, 10 ran.
Hoh Wotanite 6-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on, 5th of 12, 2l behind Just Bond (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
Dream Catcher (SWE) 16-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 14l behind Transvestite (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f app hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Red Rudy 4-1 (9-10) In touch, effort to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Wrighty Almighty (9-5) at Chepstow 1m hcap (6) gf.
Rabbit Fighter (IRE) 18-1 (8-9) Raced keenly, held up, always in rear, 12th of 13, 8l behind Alfresco (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcap (4) pol.
Paradise Dancer (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden approaching 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Andmoreagain (8-12) at Newbury 7f mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
War Anthem 5-2 (9-4) Always prominent, headway 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Greyfriars Abbey (9-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Pitbull 4-1fav (8-12) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug beating General Feeling (8-10) by a nk, 15 ran.
Wodhill Gold 11-1 (9-3) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure, no extra and headed well inside final furlong, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Casablanca Minx (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Jul.
