steadied start, outpaced in rear, never a factor, eased over 1f out
chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on well closing stages
raced freely in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon hung left under pressure, ran on
always prominent, every chance over 1f out, led inside final furlong, all out
led until over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always in rear, never dangerous
TRENDING is the obvious choice as he's gone close over track and trip on his last couple of starts. It could be his turn again dropping down a grade. Monsieur Royale has a bit to find with the latter on latest running but Rise To Glory finished runner-up over course and distance earlier this month and should figure. Bilash won at Bath on his seasonal debut and Sam Spade scored over a mile back in April but neither has threatened since.
Sam Spade (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 9, 6l behind Benoni (9-2) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Colourbearer (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) With leaders, led well over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Powerful Pierre (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Bilash 20-1 (8-4) Took keen hold, chased leader until ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Milly's Gift (9-1) at Bath 6f app hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Trending (IRE) 17-2 (8-8) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Powerful Pierre (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Monsieur Royale 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4l behind Powerful Pierre (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Rise To Glory (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Speightowns Kid (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Run It Twice (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 5l behind Hellbender (9-5) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Bussa 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 42l behind Elspeth's Boy (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 16l behind Mercers Row (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sep.