soon led, headed over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
slowly into stride, towards rear, effort when came wide entering straight, never dangerous
keen, mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
led early, with leader, led again over 3f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, headway, edged right over 1f out, kept on, never reached leaders
towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Non Compliant is nominated ahead of Massenzio and Manchurian. Non Compliant can be forgiven a recent near-miss at the track as he was drawn in the car park on the day but with stall one allocated today, he should have few problems on that score and looks the one that they all have to beat. Massenzio is a rare runner at Wolverhampton for John Gosden and was not too far behind the progressive Cumin on a last turf outing. It is interesting that the colt has been upped in trip as he has plenty of pace but this is not a strong race. Manchurian was slowly away on his debut at Haydock but he ran on stoutly enough to suggest that a race was within his compass. Not Another Cat was a US$ 180 000 purchase so the market is watched on debut. Wolf River represents the yard of fledgling trainer David Simcock and as the trainer has been more than capable of producing winners first time out, he too is noted. Non Compliant has course form and should fare better from a decent draw.
King's Regiment (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders until halfway, last of 16, 42l behind Safe Investment (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Magena Gold 33-1 (8-12) Started slowly, behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 7l behind Valiance (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Jul.
Manchurian 9-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on and edged left inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Blue Rocket (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Massenzio (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Bumped start, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 14, 8l behind Alzerra (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Non Compliant 6-4fav (9-3) Soon prominent, edged right from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 11, hd behind Not For Me (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
Not Another Cat (USA) Hennessy colt out of a moderate racemare.
Sew In Character Woodborough colt, half-brother to numerous winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Thunder Storm Cat (USA) Storm Cat colt, half-brother to the useful Startac.
Wolf River (USA) Mr Greeley colt, half-brother to 3 winners between 6f & 1m.
Neat 'n Tidy 10-1 (8-1) Slowly away, behind, headway and in touch halfway, one pace final 2f, 6th of 9, 5l behind Cuppacocoa (8-5) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Lagoon Royale 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 14th of 15, 23l behind Sakhee's Secret (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Quiddity (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leading pair, pushed along 3f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 4, 3/4l behind Dowlleh (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
