mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on and no impression
slowly away, behind, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden and headway 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression
mid-division, weakened over 1f out, soon eased
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
towards rear and outpaced
reared start, always behind
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
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Magnus Maximus is one of several on a winning run but is penalised 8lb after scoring at Ascot last time. Nameitwhatyoulike and Hillbilly Boy are also progressive and beat the same horse when landing Listed sprints at York and Chester respectively. They start from opposite ends of the draw but the handicapper may have caught up with Orion's Bow now as both he and stablemate Kimberella were well behind Nameitwhatyoulike last time. Brando was ahead of Glen Moss and Absolutely So when second in the Wokingham at Ascot in June and the former’s stablemate Teruntum Star will relish the soft ground under Pat Smullen. Richard Fahey bids to repeat last year’s success and relies on ante-post favourite Growl today, who is now 8lb higher than when scoring in soft ground at Windsor. Lulu The Zulu could go well but Michael Appleby also runs last year’s runner-up POYLE VINNIE, who was ahead of Hoof It, Rivellino and Jack Dexter last term and is at his best on soft ground. Final Venture needs to improve off his current mark while Aeolus, Johnny Barnes and Ascription have all been competing in pattern company though the latter is making a belated seasonal reappearance.
Absolutely So (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Race far side, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ridden to lead that group inside final furlong, ran on but not pace of leading trio in centre, 4th of 28, 2 1/4l behind Outback Traveller (9-1) at Ascot 6f hcp stks (2) gs in Jun.
Brando 20-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, travelling well 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 9th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Mecca's Angel (9-8) at York 5f Grp 1 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Perfect Pasture 20-1 (9-10) Switched towards stands side soon after start, mid-division, ridden and outpaced when hung right towards far side rail from over 2f out, weakened and eased 1f out, last of 20, 22 1/4l behind Nameitwhatyoulike (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp stks (2) gd in Aug.
Ascription (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Dwelt in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 11 3/4l behind Cable Bay (9-3) at Newmarket 7f Grp 2 stks (1) gs in Oct.
Watchable (9-4) 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Markaz (9-4) at Baden-Baden 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Aeolus 10-1 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, headway far side over 2f out, chased leaders 2f out, disputing lead and every chance 1f out until winner quickened past inside final furlong, no extra in 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind The Tin Man (9-4) at Newbury 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Orion's Bow 5-1fav (9-7) Switched to race stands side soon after start, tracked leaders, ridden and kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression, 8th of 20, 4 1/4l behind Nameitwhatyoulike (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp stks (2) gd in Aug.
Hillbilly Boy (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Made all, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Chester 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jul beating Danzeno (9-1) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Nameitwhatyoulike 9-2 (9-0) Made all, hard driven over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at York 6f lst stks (1) gs in Sep beating Danzeno (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Kimberella 15-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders stands side, driven and one pace over 1f out, lost place inside final furlong, 10th of 20, 5 1/4l behind Nameitwhatyoulike (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp stks (2) gd in Aug.
Johnny Barnes (IRE) 10-3jfav (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, never involved, 7th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Gabrial (9-4) at Windsor 1m lst stks (1) sft in Jun.
Glen Moss (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, led at good pace but pressed, headed and hung left over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong, last of 10, 13 1/2l behind Nemoralia (8-6) at York 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Aug.
G Force (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Slightly impeded start, soon tracked leaders, 4th early, pushed along behind horses over 2f out, switched right in 6th over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong into 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind The Happy Prince (9-4) at Navan 6f sft in Sep.
Baraweez (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Behind, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on into mid-division insided final furlong, never nearer, 13th of 20, 6 1/2l behind Boom The Groom (9-7) at York 5f hcp stks (2) gf in Aug.
Jack Dexter 20-1 (9-2) Raced far side, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace and no impression inside final furlong,, 11th of 24, 6 3/4l behind Librisa Breeze (9-1) at Ascot 7f hcp stks (2) gf in Jul.
Growl 14-1 (9-0) Raced centre, held up, in last pair, still plenty to do when headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished well into 4th but well held by winner, 4th of 27, 1 1/4l behind Dancing Star (8-12) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Rivellino 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on inside, weakening when hampered inside final furlong,, 9th of 17, 5 1/4l behind Certificate (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp stks (2) gf in Aug.
Teruntum Star (FR) 6-1 (9-6) Raced wide mid-division, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Englishman (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Flaming Spear (IRE) 4-1fav (9-2) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 18, 15 1/2l behind See The Sun (8-5) at York 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Hoof It 8-1 (9-9) Led centre group and prominent overall, edged right towards far side over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on gamely, won at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul beating Related (9-6) by nk, 28 ran.
Lulu The Zulu (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Dwelt in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 3/4l behind Forge (8-11) at Haydock 7f stks (3) gd in Sep.
Poyle Vinnie 5-1 (9-10) Stumbled start, mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Judicial (9-6) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Sir Robert Cheval 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, stands side, driven to chase leaders when groups merged over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, no impression, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Magnus Maximus (9-7) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Magnus Maximus 14-1 (9-7) Made all, stands side, driven over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep beating Royal Birth (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 18 ran.
Final Venture 8-1 (9-0) Stumbled start, made most until headed inside final furlong, ran on, 4th of 10, 1/4l behind Alpha Delphini (9-0) at Beverley 5f lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
