held up towards rear, headway on outside to track leaders over 3f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner 1f out, no impression final furlong
held up last, made headway on outside final furlong, never reached challenging position
tracked leader, led over 1f out, ran on well
close up, hard ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to take 3rd inside final furlong
behind, ridden on outside and hung right final 2f, never a factor
in touch, pushed along 5f out, soon lost place
soon tracked leaders, went 2nd 6f out, led 3f out, hung left and wide into straight, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place and well behind
Acrobatic gets the call in what looks the best race on the card, with Swan Queen, Changing Wind, Warsaw Pact and Fleeting Memory all worth a place in the line-up. This contest would not look out of place on one of the better Turf cards, and we can only assume that with question marks over suitable ground at present due to the recent rain, connections have decided to play safe and give their charges a run on the Polytrack. Acrobatic is just one leading contender as he can already boast back-to-back wins here, and such has been his improvement, that Roger Charlton's colt may well defy a 9lb penalty. Swan Queen had the measure of subsequent Group performer Summer's Eve at Folkestone in April, and proved that was no fluke when landing a competitive handicap at York three months ago. Not seen since, she has been saved for an autumn campaign and will be sharper for the run. Changing Wind duly made a winning debut here a fortnight ago and should just about get today's trip, while Fleeting Memory may have found conditions too fast at Windsor but remains open to some improvement. Warsaw Pact was surprisingly turned over at Wolverhampton on Wednesday, and it may well be that he will enjoy this shorter trip after being given a couple of sterner tests of late. Acrobatic has proven form round here already, and can prove the one to be on again.
Royal Jet 2-1fav (9-13) Held up, ridden 3f out, effort when slipped 2f out, soon eased, last of 7, well behind Go Solo (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Nawamees (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) In touch on inner, ridden and not clear run 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 6l behind Young Mick (9-13) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Acrobatic (USA) 2-1fav (8-10) Led after 3f, tracked leader, led 2f out, drew clear final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jul beating Obrigado (10-0) by 5l, 11 ran.
Changing Wind (USA) 13-2 (9-3) Steadied in touch, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Kempton 1m mdn stk (5) pol in Aug beating Country Escape (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
High Command 16-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 16, 12l behind Road To Love (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Rhinebird 8-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 6l behind Altay (8-13) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Punta Galera (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Heaven Knows (9-7) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Warsaw Pact (IRE) 8-13fav (9-5) Led, hard ridden inside final furlong, headed last strides, 2nd of 6, nk behind Valance (9-12) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) std in Aug.
Psychic Star 20-1 (9-12) Led at steady pace, quickened tempo 4f out, headed over 2f out, chased winner to approaching final furlong, weakened, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Early Evening (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Fleeting Memory 15-8 (9-7) Dwelt, soon prominent, chased winner over 3f out, faded final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind My Petra (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo fll hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Swan Queen 5-1 (8-13) Prominent, driven to lead 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, won at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May beating Cool Customer (9-1) by a hd, 10 ran.
