led, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway to chase leaders 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, stayed on
held up in rear, headway on outer 2f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead post
steadied after start, held up in rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
broke well, chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, not a danger after
raced wide, held up ini touch, effort 2f out, soon one pace
held up, ridden 3f out, soon outpaced, driven and stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders, chased leader 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on
pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out on inside, stayed on
with leader, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, caught post
ridden to be close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always in rear
Elusive Dreams, The Fifth Member and Zelos form the shortlist in the finale and the vote is given to Elusive Dreams. The selection won well last time on the turf at Salisbury when he gave the impression that he would be suited by this step-up in trip. He was well beaten on his only other try on the all-weather which is a slight worry, but on breeding it should suit and we are happy to put him forward as the pick today. The Fifth Member wasn't beaten far at Goodwood last time by Titan Triumph and although he is rising in the weights, he is clearly improving with his racing. Zelos is a course and distance winner and he put in an improved effort when only narrowly beaten by Palmetto Point last time. However, that was onyl a claimer and he has more on his plate today. Divertimenti won here last month and a reproduction of that effort would make him competitive today. But we like the claims of Elusive Dreams who is taken to get his head in front.
Resplendent Ace (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Soon tracking leader, ridden and weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 9l behind Cape Hawk (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Divertimenti (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Landucci (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Mount Hermon (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Chased leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind All of Me (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Winning Show 33-1 (9-0) Went left at start and soon led, headed 3f out and weakened, 6th of 10, 10l behind Plucky (8-12) at Chepstow 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
The Fifth Member (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Chased leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, headed final 75 yards, no extra, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Titan Triumph (9-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Elusive Dreams (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway from 2f out, ran on well from over 1f out, driven out to lead final furlong, won at Salisbury 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (4) gs in Aug beating War Anthem (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Proper (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4l behind Landucci (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Nicada (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders and keen, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Minnis Bay (9-5) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (5) frm in Aug.
Zelos (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) In touch, headway 3f out, ridden when slightly impeded final furlong and headed close home, 2nd of 12, shd behind Palmetto Point (8-12) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Tremelo Pointe (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Held up in touch, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Brave Quest (8-9) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Effigy 5-2fav (8-10) Close up, chased leaders 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Rustic Gold (8-7) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Dansil In Distress 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 12l behind Feolin (9-4) at Brighton 1m fll hcp (6) gs in Aug.
