slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, strong run final furlong to snatch 2nd near finish, not reached winner
held up in rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
always behind
chased leader, ridden 2f out, driven and still close up over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed and not quicken final 75 yards, lost 2nd near finish
held up in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders
always in rear
soon chased leaders, headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead final 75 yards, driven out
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, driven over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, chased winner until lost 2 places near finish
held up in rear, switched left 2f out, no impression
held up, headway 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
Bosset was good value for his win here last month and holds solid claims even off an 8lb higher mark so he gets the vote ahead of Ans Bach and Intrepid Jack. The last mentioned has been running well in defeat of late and will not mind any rain that falls so has to be respected. Polar Magic is another that would not mind any further softening of the ground but James Fanshawe's gelding may be a shade high in the weights, while Obe Brave is less exposed than most but does need to improve to trouble the judge. Recent Sandown winner Ans Bach would have solid claims if the rain stays away but Bosset is seemingly effective on all ground and he looks the safest option.
Polar Magic 11-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear nearside, headway from 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 20, 3l behind Dabbers Ridge (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Bahiano (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Raced nearside, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway soon weakened, 14th of 20, 8l behind Dabbers Ridge (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Intrepid Jack 4-1fav (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Paper Talk (9-11) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Obe Brave 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, switched right after 1f, ridden over 3f out, no impression final 2f, 9th of 15, 5l behind Dream Theme (8-6) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Bosset (USA) 11-4 (9-5) Always travelling well, in touch, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jul beating Leningrad (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Trafalgar Bay (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Raced far side, held up, never a factor, 14th of 20, 7l behind Dark Missile (8-6) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Cool Panic (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Went right start, keen, chased winner over 4f out until over 1f out, 9th of 10, 6l behind Paper Talk (9-11) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Jamieson Gold (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders near side, ridden over 2f out, no chance with centre group afterwards, 4th of 16, 9l behind Dunelight (9-2) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Imperial Echo (USA) 9-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, always behind, 14th of 17, 14l behind Chicken Soup (8-10) at Chester 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Meditation 6-1 (8-10) Led narrowly to over 2f out, kept on until weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 5l behind Dark Missile (8-13) at Ascot 6f fll hcp (2) gf.
Kingscross 5-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, never in a position to challenge, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Spearit (8-9) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Grimes Faith 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, outpaced final 2f, last of 6, 8l behind Idle Power (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Ans Bach 5-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, switched left 2f out, ran strongly from over 1f out, led final stride, won at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Scrummage (8-3) by a shd, 11 ran.
