with leader, led over 7f out, headed 3f out, ridden and one pace 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, headway under pressure on outside 3f out, soon ridden, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, no impression with front pair final furlong
prominent, led 3f out, ridden when hard pressed inside final 2f, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with winner inside final furlong
held up in rear, struggling 4f out, never involved
in touch on inside, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, weakened 1f out
in touch, driven to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never pace to challenge
led to over 7f out, tracked leaders, driven well over 2f out, switched right, challenged inside final 2f, ridden to lead again over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
Many in-form types to post and hard to dismiss any with real confidence. Alhaazm is a likely favourite in view of connections but still retains maiden status and better value may be found elsewhere. The Throstles bounced back to form last time but now takes a step up in grade and First Response would benefit from a little kindness from the handicapper. Balladeer has a chance at his best but does tend to throw in the occasional poor effort so a chance is taken with THE CORPORAL with Buick a good booking. The ex-Aidan O'Brien gelding has taken time to find his feet for new connections but scored with something to spare here latest and could prove leniently treated. Beguiling Charm, Assembled and Windsor Cross cannot be ruled out either in a wide-open heat.
First Response 5-1 (9-6) Led early, chased leader, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, went 2nd again final 100 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Fortune And Glory (9-1) at Newbury 1m hcp (5) gs in Jul.
The Throstles 7-2fav (11-0) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, won at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Light Of Air (10-4) by nk, 8 ran.
Windsor Cross (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Held up behind, outpaced over 2f out, never able to challenge, 7th of 9, 9l behind Nicholas T (10-0) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Alhaazm 6-4 (9-4) Chased winner, ridden and unable to quicken over 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Harrovian (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Cafe Espresso 33-1 (9-7) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 5, 17 1/4l behind Glutnforpunishment (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 5f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Balladeer 12-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, effort over 3f out, driven on outside 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Chance (10-11) at York 1m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Assembled 15-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to press for 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 3rd of 8, 3 3/4l behind Seductive Moment (9-12) at Newmarket 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
The Corporal (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Keen tracked leader until over 3f out, close up, switched left and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Rock The Cradle (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Beguiling Charm (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, soon hung right, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Leicester 1m 2f hcp fll (5) gf in Jul beating Northern Lyte (9-3) by 1l, 8 ran.
