led, headed over 3f out, hanging right when weakening over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
always prominent, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra near finish
in touch, ridden well over 2f out, hanging right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on under pressure to lead inside final furlong, driven out
soon steadied into mid-division, outpaced 4f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, edged left 1f out, kept on same pace
raced keenly in mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, edged right 1f out, one pace
prominent, raced keenly, weakened well over 2f out
dwelt, always in rear, well behind final 3f, tailed off
NEMO SPIRIT won tidily here last time and a 3lb rise in the weights may not be enough to stop him following up; the shortlist consists of Hawk Mountain, Zuwaar and Grand Art. The selection is highly-thought of by his trainer and this four-year-old Daylami colt seems to appreciate some cut in the ground. His form has been franked by Hawk Mountain winning since and although the runner-up re-opposes today, he is actually far better off at the weights this afternoon. Inchnadumph has plenty of ability but he was poor last time and was well-down the field here behind the selection in June, so of more interest may be the well-travelled Mudawin although he hasn't won since landing the Ebor here in 2006. Red Fama was hammered by the handicapper for a successful 2008, Grand Art seemed to get this trip ok at Beverley last time and he has won here before, whilst Zuwaar tries the visor for the first time following some solid efforts in defeat at Warwick and Chester. Kiribati King also tries the shades for the first time in the hope of eliciting some improvement; a repeat of his form from Autumn last year must see him go close off this mark on ground that suits. Herrera is no stable star and she is another who has plenty to find with Nemo Spirit on his win here in June and we will side with him to win again.
Nemo Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Driven 2f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at York 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jun beating Hawk Mountain (8-10) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Hawk Mountain (UAE) 6-4fav (8-13) Held up behind leading pair, smooth headway on inner to lead over 3f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun beating Saloon (8-11) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Inchnadamph 16-1 (9-10) Took keen hold, held up in last trio, headway into 5th on inside 5f out, driven over 2f out, soon weakened and eased, 5th of 8, 22l behind Alanbrooke (8-5) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Mudawin (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, joined inside final furlong, driven and headed final strides, 2nd of 5, hd behind Dolly Penrose (9-7) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Red Fama 16-1 (8-12) Prominent, weakened well over 2f out, 9th of 12, 24l behind Plaisterer (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Grand Art (IRE) 17-2 (9-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway when not much room over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 4l behind Pseudonym (9-1) at Beverley 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Zuwaar 7-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, improved to go 2nd 4f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, headed last strides, 2nd of 5, hd behind Act Of Kalanisi (8-9) at Chester 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Kiribati King (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) In rear, ridden over 6f out, some headway over 4f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 47l behind Tyrrells Wood (9-7) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Luna Landing 9-2 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon prominent, led after 3f, headed 5f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 9l behind Bergonzi (9-1) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Herrera (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Soon chasing leader, lost 2nd 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Forrest Flyer (9-4) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Dreams Jewel 18-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, driven and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 24l behind Victory Quest (9-12) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Feb.
