tracked winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear and in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
made all, ridden inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
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None of these inspire much confidence in their current form so only a tentative vote goes the way of DUAL MAC. He has been placed on his last three starts now including a second at Redcar last week and it could be his turn today. Mustaqbal and Shootingsta have both gone close in between a couple of modest efforts and In Focus is preferred on his recent close-up fifth at Redcar. Chiswick Bey found only one too good on a couple of occasions before finishing just ahead of Naoise when well beaten at Beverley.
Lover Man (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Steaded start, took keen hold, held up, never a factor, 11th of 12, 11 3/4l behind Almuheet (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Chiswick Bey (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on final 100 yards, never nearer, 8th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Monsieur Chevalier (9-6) at Beverley 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Dual Mac 13-2 (8-12) Took keen hold, held up in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Almuheet (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gf in Sep.
In Focus (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Chased leader, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 5th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Tanawar (8-13) at Redcar 7f hcp (5) gf in Sep.
Just Paul (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Keen in touch, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Ralphy Boy (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Naoise (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, not clear run 1f out, ran on final 100 yards, nearest finish, 9th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Monsieur Chevalier (9-6) at Beverley 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Twin Point 7-1 (9-9) Behind, headway towards stands side rail over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Dream Scenario (8-10) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Shootingsta (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, not clear run and snatched up over 1f out, not a danger after, 7th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Akeed Champion (9-7) at Newmarket 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Mustaqbal (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Disputed lead, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Live Dangerously (9-0) at Goodwood 7f hcp (5) sft in Aug.