Four of these have already won over the course and distance but Laith Alareen lacks a recent run. Grandfather Tom finished ahead of INTIMATE MOMENT and Thrilla In Manila here last week and the trio meet on the same terms but Philip McBride’s three year-old didn’t enjoy the run of the race that day and can take her revenge. Haveoneyerself won at Windsor and was then second at Bath but has been hit with a further 4lb rise.
Grandfather Tom 14-1 (9-11) Raced in centre, chased leader, ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly towards finish, just held, 2nd of 7, hd behind Texting (10-1) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Thrilla In Manila 9-1 (9-9) Raced towards far side, held up in touch headway chasing leaders 3f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Texting (10-1) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Laith Alareen 50-1 (9-7) Pressed leader until ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 12, 16 3/4l behind Mohareb (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
Haveoneyerself (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 11, hd behind Bay Watch (8-12) at Bath 5f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Intimate Moment 8-1 (9-7) Steadied start, held up in touch in centre, headway near side of group over 1f out, kept on towards finish, never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Texting (10-1) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Excellent George 16-1 (9-2) Close up centre, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Line Of Reason (9-7) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
