held up in rear, headway on outer from over 1f out, ran on to lead near finish
in touch, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, headed near finish
raced wide, mid-division, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders 8f
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and switched right over 2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, never nearer
in touch, led over 7f out, until over 3f out
behind over 4f out
very slowly away, never near leaders
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
mid-division, weakened 3f out
led, headed over 7f out, weakened over 3f out
Although he is not one for the mortgage Platinum Charmer has obvious claims in a race like this and is selected in preference to Successor and Acuzio, while Mr Kalandi is worth monitoring now that he reverts to the Flat. Mr Kalandi has long threatened to win a race and should appreciate the drop into this grade. The trip is not a problem for him and he can go well at a fair price for each-way players. Acuzio is effective in races like this and should be monitored closely in the betting. He will be a prime candidate to set the pace and can prove hard to pass if Kelly Harrison can keep him settled. Successor is also in good form and arrives here after winning under today's pilot at Nottingham last week. The 6lb penalty is not such a worry at this level, but his lack of previous consistency has to be of concern. Therefore, we take our chance with Platinum Charmer, who has enjoyed a renaissance this season. Kelly Burke has caught the eye with her riding style of late and this looks another fair opening for her to display her talents.
Love You Always (USA) 16-1 (10-10) Held up mid-division, ridden and not clear run from over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 11l behind Wild Pitch (10-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f amt hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Platinum Charmer (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) In touch, chased along over 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Kylkenny (10-5) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Acuzio 7-2 (9-5) Chased winner to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 5th of 6, 21l behind Anthemion (8-6) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Successor 11-2co-fav (10-1) In touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, ran on, won at Nottingham 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) sft in Jul beating Gala Sunday (10-10) by 2l, 14 ran.
Senor Eduardo 8-1 (10-1) Pressed leader to 4f out, weakened 3f out, last of 10, 26l behind Scottish River (11-3) at Newbury 1m 2f amt hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Roar Blizzard (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Held up, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 8l behind Gem Bien (10-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Mr Kalandi (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden 3f out, short of room and lost place 2f out, switched right, ran on again inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Laurollie (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Bongoali 9-2 (8-10) Led after 1f to 7f out, stayed prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Baileys Honour (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (F4) pol in Jan.
