made all, ridden and in command over 1f out, ran on well
awkward start, soon in touch, pushed along halfway, soon weakened
pushed along from start, chased winner throughout, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and one pace when hanging right over 1f out, stayed on same pace after
held up in last pair, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, headway final furlong, no real impression
keen hold when hampered and snatched up after 1f, no danger after
chased leaders to 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
held up behind leaders, went 3rd 3f out until weakened over 1f out
always behind
Nonrunner
Joss Stick a course and distance winner back in April is the pick to land the opener at the main expense of Fabuleux Cherie, Wynberg and Brandywell Boy. Although 4lb higher than when winning last time, the selection returned to something like his old form at Bath but looks more effective on the all-weather and has an ideal draw in box four. Fabeleux Cherie returned from an absence last time and was not disgraced when one takes that into consideration. She is a winner on the Polytrack at both Wolverhampton and Lingfield while Wynberg has received some leniency from the assessor and is suited by the quick nature of this track. Brandywell Boy has place claims but the worry would be that he may get taken off his feet in the early stages here. Desert Opal has slipped down the ratings but is well handicapped on the best of his form while Really Really Wish returned from a break last time but broke her maiden tag over course and distance and should the market speak in her favour she should be watched. A competitive opener and Joss Stick can land it.
Woodcote (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Led, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 10l behind Matterofact (8-5) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Wibbadune (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Katie Boo (8-8) at Hamilton 5f fll hcp (4) gd.
Russian Symphony (USA) 6-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 8l behind Kelamon (9-4) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Really Really Wish 8-1 (9-4) Pressed leader, ridden 2f out, hung badly right over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, last of 9, 12l behind Speed Song (9-8) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Brandywell Boy (IRE) 10-1 (7-11) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Expensive Art (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Joss Stick 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Miss Firefly (8-9) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul.
Fabuleux Cherie 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Le Toreador (9-0) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Gleaming Spirit (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Led, ridden along 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon beaten, last of 14, 10l behind Steel Blue (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Desert Opal 16-1 (9-8) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Kelamon (9-4) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Wynberg (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway, hung right over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Mac Dalia (8-13) at Great Leighs 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Bluebok 8-1 (8-9) Reared, slowly into stride, always behind, 8th of 10, 10l behind Cape Royal (9-11) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-60 (5) gf in Jul.
Magic Glade 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders in centre, ridden and edged right 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 20, 5l behind Total Impact (8-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
