tracked leader, led over 5f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, ran on well
in touch, lost place over 3f out
tracked leaders, lost place 3f out, behind when hampered over 2f out
soon led, headed over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 4f out, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
behind, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, hung right over 2f out, soon switched left, never able to challenge
Whispering Death will be suited by the ground if it drys up a little, however with the Cesarewitch his main target he may be best left alone today, so the vote goes to Samurai Way ahead of Kasthari and Full House. The selection has possibly been a little unlucky in his races this year as he has not always had luck in running. However he stays very well and effective on any ground, he can land his second win of the season now stepped up to this trip. Full House, along with Whispering Death would arguably prefer a slightly larger field to ensure that the race is run at a quick gallop, however he still remains a threat. Prince Zafonic is very consistent but faces a tough task from out of the weights, so of more interest is Velvet Heights who stays well and should go well, although his wins have mainly come on the all-weather. Gee Dee Nen represents a trainer in top form, whilst Kasthari, the winner of the 2004 Doncaster Cup has shown that he retains plenty of ability of late. At a price Midas Way could surprise a few, however it is Samurai Way who gets the nod.
Kasthari (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Dansant (8-3) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcap (2) gf.
Samurai Way 4-1jt-fav (9-3) In touch, headway to chase leaders over 3f, led over 1f out, soon headed, no extra, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Regal Flush (9-0) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Midas Way 7-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, led after 1f, quickened over 3f out, soon headed, weakened over 2f out, last of 5, 14l behind Kames Park (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Castle Howard (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 7l behind Dansant (8-3) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcap (2) gf.
Odiham 11-2 (9-5) Led, hard pressed from 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Leg Spinner (8-13) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Velvet Heights (IRE) 9-4 (9-7) Led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 4, 6l behind Ajaan (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.
Gee Dee Nen 4-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, all out, won at Chester 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Jawaaneb (8-10) by a hd, 6 ran.
Gabier 9-2 (9-3) Behind, headway and effort over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Swan Queen (9-6) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Prince Zafonic 9-2 (9-12) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leader over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung right, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, nk behind Atlantic Coast (9-0) at Yarmouth 2m hcap (5) gf.
Full House (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Held up in rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, no headway, 10th of 16, 12l behind Secret Ploy (8-6) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Aug.
Whispering Death 9-2 (8-10) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Dansant (8-3) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcap (2) gf.
Cape Secret (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Led, headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Regal Flush (9-0) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Rajeh (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 19, 4l behind Galactic Star (8-13) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
