In touch, effort when switched left 2f out, soon hung behind rival, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, weakened
held up towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
slow into stride, behind, some late progress, never a factor
raced wide, never on terms, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, chased leaders after 1f, one pace from 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway and switched left from over 1f out, stayed on final furlong when 2nd near finish
soon chasing leaders, ridden when switched right over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, not pace of winner, lost 2nd near finish
held up, headway when slightly hampered well over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well, ridden out
with leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
STONEACRE PAT is preferred to Twosheetstothewind and Wynberg. The selection made a slow start when last seen out at this track but he finished with a degree of purpose and in this weak race, he has obvious formbook claims. Twosheetstothewind has declined somewhat over the course of the season but has been dropped down the weights accordingly. A first time visor is applied. Wynberg would have claims on some of his better form and Jamie Spencer is booked. Dancing Mystery is 14 years young and can be anticipated to be heading home better than many of his younger rivals. Nawaaff is nicely drawn tonight but lacks the early pace required to take advantage. Musical Script has won just two of his many starts and invariably hits the frame in races of this nature. Spic N' Span ran his best race for some time in a maiden at Wolverhampton and is persisted with in the cheekpieces. Stoneacre Pat is selected in the hope that he doesn't leave his race in the gate.
Billy Red 8-1 (9-1) Went left start, pulled hard, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 6l behind Conjecture (9-3) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sept.
Twosheetstothewind 14-1 (8-12) Led stands side group, ridden over 2f out, headed by stand side group 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 5l behind Dragon Flame (9-3) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Welcome Approach 6-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind, hard driven before halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on well near finish, 6th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Milne Bay (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol.
Wynberg (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Raced far side, chased leaders, hung left halfway, soon weakened, eased when no chance final furlong, 5th of 6 in group, 11th of 12, 21l behind Azygous (9-5) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sept.
Dancing Mystery 25-1 (8-1) Always behind, and struggling from halfway, 14th of 15, 7l behind Enodoc (9-2) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Spic 'n Span 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Tangerine Trees (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Sarah's Art (IRE) 25-1 (7-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 14th of 16, 8l behind Finsbury (8-0) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Nawaaff 8-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Hurricane Coast (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Musical Script (USA) 4-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven to lead briefly final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Hurricane Coast (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Honest Value (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, eased approaching final furlong, last of 13, 30l behind Willhewiz (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Diademas (USA) 50-1 (8-0) Slowly away, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Bluebok (8-12) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gf.
Stoneacre Pat (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Slowly away, soon recovered to go prominent, chased winner 3f out, driven over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Todber (8-12) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
