broke well, soon restrained to mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, never on terms
in touch, lost place over 4f out
mid-division, headway under pressure well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached winner
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, chasing winner over 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon no impression
tracked leader, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
always behind, tailed off
Golden Bishop is fancied as the one to be on here. China Pink and Rampant Ronnie rate as dangers. The last named won a very modest seller at Warwick last time out and, admittedly, does need to post an improved display. However, he is unexposed at the trip and is no forlorn hope for each-way punters. China Pink is handily weighted if Sir Mark Prescott can weave his magic. As a daughter of Oasis Dream, there have to be reservations about her stamina lasting out over a mile and a half. So it may be an idea to gauge the confidence of the betting market before diving in to support Prescott¿s charge. Another worth noting is Dea Caelestis, who has created the impression that a step up to this distance may bring out the best in her. Nevertheless, Golden Bishop, who has put together a portfolio of solid efforts, brings the best recent form to the table and is taken as the best of the bunch today.
Golden Bishop 10-3 (9-4) Close up, ridden 2f out, chased winner 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Aleatricis (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Dea Caelestis (FR) 25-1 (8-9) Mid-division, outpaced 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Snowdrop Princess (9-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Rampant Ronnie (USA) 11-10fav (8-13) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway 8f out, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, driven out, won at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo sll (6) gf in Jul beating Berrynarbor (8-8) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Bruki (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Always behind, 13th of 14, 23l behind Starfala (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn fll (4) pol in Jul.
Dixie Dean (USA) 16-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, ridden over 2f out never dangerous, 8th of 10, 10l behind Askar Tau (8-12) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Circadian Rhythm 80-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 18l behind Last Three Minutes (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) gf in Jul.
China Pink 11-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Beautiful Lady (9-2) at Thirsk 1m 4f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gs.
Global Glory (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Dwelt, in rear, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 18l behind Liberation Spirit (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.