mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden and edged left, kept on, not reached winner
held up behind, ridden and weakened halfway
behind, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, soon eased
prominent, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, ridden over 1f out, one pace
held up behind and keen, not clear run over 1f out, one pace
prominent, ridden over 1f out, not quicken
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway 3f out, led over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, soon clear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
In the nursery, Guertino is selected ahead of Lecanvey and Fitzroy Crossing. Guertino looked unlucky at York last time and may well have won given a little more racing time. The form of his defeat of Fol Hollow the time before that also looks good so he can go well today. Lecanvey has been crying out for a sixth furlong, which he gets today, and, with his form standing up to assessment, he too can go well. Recent winners Little Big Boy and Mr Keppel are ones to consider, along with Pelican Prince, who wasn't beaten that far in a valuable sales race at York last time. Giving weight to the field will not be easy but Taurian has left a very good impression in winning his last two races. Art Sale looked a little unlucky in running at Ripon last time so can be rated higher than for that decent effort, although the grader has raised him four pounds for the run. Dome Rock is likely to show improved form over today's longer trip, and he is nine pounds better off with Royal Confidence based on their recent Sandown meeting - although the winner won well there, as may Eastern Romance, who could be on a fair mark if putting it all together. Feisty Royale was slightly disappointing at Catterick last time but today's quicker going should help to show her in a better light, although her stable companion Fitzroy Crossing comes right into the equation based on his course and distance maiden win. Finally, Victorian Bounty has not done much wrong yet and might try to burn them all off but, for the selection, we will stick with Guertino.
Guertino (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Bumped start, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 17, 1l behind Cristal Clear (8-13) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Vhujon (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 18th of 22, 33l behind Sudden Impact (8-11) at Curragh 6f 2yo stk sft in Aug.
Art Sale 10-3 (9-0) Outpaced and towards rear, headway over 1f out, edged right and ran on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Fol Hollow (8-11) at Ripon 5f 2yo stk (3) gf in Aug.
Fitzroy Crossing (USA) 2-1fav (8-11) Close up, ridden over 2f out, led well over 1f out, kept on under pressure, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug beating Call For Liberty (8-13) by a nk, 12 ran.
Pelican Prince 66-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Dark Angel (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug.
Victorian Bounty 3-1jt-fav (9-6) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Angle of Attack (8-12) by 2l, 12 ran.
Dome Rock (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden on outside 2f out, stayed on one pace and no chance when not much room near finish, 5th of 7, 3l behind Royal Confidence (8-12) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Little Big Boy (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Newmarket 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Kashoof (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Eastern Romance 11-4 (9-0) Chased leader stand side, led stand side group 1f out, no impression on far side group, 5th of 12, 4l behind Bohobe (9-0) at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Jul.
Feisty Royale 7-4fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden along when outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Kalhan Sands (9-3) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Mr Keppel (IRE) 15-8fav (9-3) Always prominent, travelled strongly, driven to lead over 1f out, held on well under pressure, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Aug beating Art Currency (9-3) by a shd, 11 ran.
Southwest Star (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from under 2f out, 11th of 22, 19l behind Sudden Impact (8-11) at Curragh 6f 2yo stk sft in Aug.
Lecanvey 11-2 (7-13) Slowly away, pushed along halfway, switched left over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, nk behind Thunder Bay (9-2) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Thomas Malory (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Carrickmacross (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Taurian 4-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Newcastle 6f nov aut stk (5) gd in Aug beating Archived (9-2) by 2l, 7 ran.
Royal Confidence 4-9fav (8-12) Held up behind leaders, led going well 1f out, pushed clear, eased near finish, won at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug beating Dubai Power (8-12) by 2l, 7 ran.
