chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, puched clear
narrow lead to halfway, outpaced 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong
held up, pushed along from halfway, switched left to outside inside final 2f, ran on under pressure inside final furlong to take 2nd last strides, no chance with winner
pressed leader, led halfway, hard ridden and headed approaching final furlong, faded inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
alway behind
The Jobber is in great heart and can confirm his superiority over Green Manalishi, while One Way Ticket and Dancing Mystery are always dangerous to ignore in this sort of contest. The last named has been an absolute credit to all concerned with him over the years and he is showing no signs of losing his enthusiasm. However, he has been running as if he needs a little help from the assessor of late and faces a stiff test today. One Way Ticket, on the other hand, overcame a career highest mark at Catterick last month and is obviously at the top of his game. Still, he has gone up 6lb since then and now has even more to find. He is reluctantly passed over. Green Manalishi bounced back at Sandown earlier in the week and should make a bold bid to follow up. However, a strict reading of recent form with leaves him with a little to find with the selection. Therefore, we stick with The Jobber, who has plenty in his favour as he bids to cement his position as the top-rated horse in the field.
The Jobber (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders going well, ridden to lead entering final furlong soon edged right, ran on, won at Newbury 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul beating Further Outlook (9-0) by 1l, 9 ran.
Green Manalishi 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders and going well, headway to lead over 1f out, just held on, won at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gd beating Golden Dixie (9-5) by a nk, 12 ran.
Devon Flame 3-1fav (8-9) Mid-division, chased along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Mr Wolf (8-9) at Pontefract 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Looks Could Kill (USA) 7-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride and behind, headway when hampered 2f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 12, 1l behind Borderlescott (8-7) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Dancing Mystery 16-1 (9-5) Led, ridden 3f out, headed 1f out, faded, 6th of 13, 5l behind Intriguing Glimpse (9-2) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) gd.
Canary Island (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Started slowly, always in rear, wide straight, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 9l behind Kingsgate Bay (9-9) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D2) pol in Dec.
White Bear (FR) 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, 2l clear over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Remington (9-6) at Chepstow 7f mdn stk (5) gd.
One Way Ticket 10-3fav (9-7) Made all, ridden over 1f out, held on under pressure towards finish, won at Catterick 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Trick Cyclist (8-10) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 12l behind The Jobber (9-3) at Newbury 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Catch The Wind 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, soon outpaced, 10th of 12, 5l behind Artie (9-2) at Beverley 5f hcp (4) gd.
Parkside Pursuit 12-1 (8-2) Stumbled leaving stalls and lost ground, always behind, 8th of 9, 7l behind The Jobber (9-3) at Newbury 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
