dwelt, always towards rear, took keen hold, weakened over 2f out
went right start, tracked leaders in 3rd, led over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on strongly
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on and no impression
in rear and badly outpaced, tailed off over 3f out
dwelt, mid-division and pushed along, ridden over 1f out, soon faded
CONFUCIUS ELITE showed plenty of early pace when second at Lingfield last time and this drop back in trip should see him open his account. Jim Boyle's charge is preferred to Samba Night, who proved a disappointing favourite over today's distance at Warwick having ran well over 6f at Ayr before that. Regal Lady made a decent debut when runner-up over C&D three weeks ago, but the remainder may struggle to get involved on the evidence of their form to date.
Brian's Best 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 26l behind Sardanapalus (9-3) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Confucius Elite 5-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, led, ridden over 1f out, soon hard pressed, kept on until headed and no extra final 110 yards, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Integrity (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Aug.
Samba Night (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) Led, headed well over 1f out, no chance with winner, weakened and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Knocker Knowles (9-3) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Brilliant Crystal 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, no impression from over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 16l behind Miss Lahar (8-11) at Chepstow 5f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gs in Aug.
Majestic Breeze (IRE) 11-4fav (8-7) Chased leaders on outside, outpaced over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 8l behind Elusive Bonus (8-1) at Ripon 5f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gs in Aug.
Midnight Diva Deportivo filly out of Star Cast.
Regal Lady 5-2 (8-12) Led, ridden inside final 2f, headed inside final furlong, no extra, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Relentless Harry (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Sandbanks 100-1 (9-0) Held up in rear,m never a factor, last of 16, 25l behind Cockney Dancer (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo stks (5) gd in Aug.