raced far side, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 3rd of 7 in group
led stand side group to halfway, stayed prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6 in group
raced far side, slowly into stride and always behind, tailed off, 7th of 7 in group
raced far side, took keen hold, led that group to halfway, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7 in group
with far side leader, led that group halfway to 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 7 in group
raced stand side, chased leaders, ridden to challenge and edged left over 1f out, one pace under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 6 in group
raced far side, chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 2nd of 7 in group
raced stand side, dwelt, soon recovered to chase leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 6 in group
raced stand side, chased leaders, challenged over 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead overall well inside final furlong
raced stand side, slowly into stride, green and always behind, 5th of 6 in group
raced far side, held up behind leaders, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 7 in group
raced stand side, with leader, led group halfway, hard ridden final furlong, headed well inside final furlong 2nd of 6 in group
raced far side, held up, good headway to lead that group 2f out, soon clear that side but no chance with standside
PUZZLEMASTER may be worth an interest in an interesting opener where Do Be Brave and Surprise Party are others that make some appeal of those with experience. Some big yards are represented here but Ausonius and Gesseem will need to leave their debut form behind if they are to feature. Market support for Castlemaine would ensure that many punters wouldn't give a four x for anything else given the season that her handler has enjoyed but she may be more of a three year old. Of more interest is Blue Tango as Amanda Perrett's juveniles are worth following at present and that Newbury race appeared to be a fair contest. Do Be Brave shaped nicely at Kempton and is by a stallion whose progeny have made a great start on the track; he could go well but the yard has only had one winner in this division. It's been profitable to follow Jack Mitchell and Chris Wall this summer and Surprise Party has leading form claims but we're going to take a chance with Puzzlemaster. Further rain should prove no hindrance to his chances and he made a pleasing debut in a fair race at Pontefract and should improve for this step up in trip. Trying to predict the best place to be drawn may prove fruitless but Puzzlemaster may provide the answer.
Ausonius 33-1 (9-3) Held up, behind from 3f out, 11th of 12, 33l behind Marching Time (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Blue Tango (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Prominent until weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 18, 8l behind Alazeyab (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Derringbay (IRE) Mull of Kintyre gelding out of Rustle In The Wind.
Do Be Brave (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Perfect Citizen (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Aug.
Gesseem (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Pushed along towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 17l behind Quai D'Orsay (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept.
Incendo 50-1 (9-3) Dwelt, always in rear, 10th of 13, 11l behind Nehaam (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Puzzlemaster 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 9l behind Calligrapher (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept.
Raffys Rock (IRE) Intikhab gelding out of Sagrada.
Saturn Way (GR) 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt, pulled hard and led 5f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 13l behind Mafaaz (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Sept.
Sircozy (IRE) Celtic Swing colt out of Furnish.
Castlemaine Hernando filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Penrice Castle.
Champion Girl (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) In touch, lost place 4f out, soon in rear, last of 14, 26l behind Ave (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Sept.
Surprise Party 7-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Daheeya (8-4) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn fll aut (4) gf in Jul.
