chased leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway on inner and not much room over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, took 2nd towards finish
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on one pace
prominent, lost place well over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no impression
in rear, stayed on final furlong, nearest at finish
Any rain would make Cara's Request a leading player from this mark with arguably his optimum trip a positive but we will take him on with DARING DREAM. Trying to decipher the Jim Goldie code is difficult at Ayr and he has another trio entered here, but Gary Bartley's useful 3lb claim makes him more attractive than most in the race with good form at the track, over the trip and on any ground. Conversely, Lord Aeryn appears to need fast ground to show his best and, while he should strip fitter for his Catterick spin, he will have it to prove if the forecast rains arrive. Rising Kheleyf is respected and could be a major player if returning to the form of his Newcastle run but Daring Dream is selected.
Euston Square 18-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Shotley Mac (9-3) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Cara's Request (AUS) 5-4fav (10-2) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace and lost 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Nisaal (9-10) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
The Hermitage (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed entering final 2f, weakened 1f out, last of 7, 19l behind Wake Up Call (9-10) at Yarmouth 7f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Daring Dream (GER) 9-1 (11-7) In touch, pushed along and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 10l behind Miami Gator (11-2) at Doncaster 1m stks 0-70 (5) gd.
Berbice (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Social Rhythm (8-11) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Dubai Legend 33-1 (9-12) Held up behind, headway 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 10l behind Clumber Place (8-7) at Newcastle 7f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Lord Aeryn (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, edged left 4f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace under pressure inside fianal furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Parvaaz (9-3) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Glenluji 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 10l behind Justonefortheroad (9-9) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Hansomis (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway over 3f out to chase leaders, weakened and lost 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Castle Myth (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Geojimali 11-2fav (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong until weakened towards finish, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Frontline Girl (9-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Rising Kheleyf (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) In touch, ridden along halfway, weakened 2f out, 11th of 16, 16l behind Miami Gator (11-2) at Doncaster 1m stks 0-70 (5) gd.
