raced far side, with leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, chased leaders, led stands side group over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced centre, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, held up, ridden and headway o ver 1f out, soon hung right, stayed on towards finish
raced far side, always in rear
raced centre, always towards rear
race far side, held up, headway 2f out, effort entering final furlong, stayed on
raced centre close up, ridden 2f out, soon edged right, driven to lead final 50 yards
raced stands side, slowly into stride, always in rear
raced centre, held up, never trouble leaders
raced centre, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final 2f
soon led stand side group until over 1f out, soon weakened
led centre group until over 2f out, soon weakened
raced centre close up, led centre group over 2f out until over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced centre, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced centre, mainly towards rear
slowly into stride, raced far side, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
raced stands side, held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression
raced centre, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
raced far side, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
raced centre, chased leaders 4f
raced stands side, always towards rear
raced stands side, keen, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
raced far side, soon outpaced
raced far side, in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
raced far side, led and overall leader, ridden 2f out, edged left and pressed inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards
In this valuable sales race, Copywriter is selected ahead of Prince Desire and Fanatical. The Solario Stakes third, Gaspar van Wittel, is interesting and could well give us a further idea as to the merits of the winner of that race, the impressive Raven's Pass. Eastern Gift was second at Listed level last time and could go well under Ryan Moore, while Errigal Lad comes here as an eyecatching improver following his Haydock maiden win. Prince Desire bolted up in first-time headgear last time and, from a stable in form, is another to consider, as is Copywriter, a very good third in Doncaster's valuable sales race last time, form that, for us, makes him a major player today. Exclamation improved markedly to score at Haydock last time and also earns respect, while Writingonthewall is another likely improver based on his Thirsk maiden win. Thought Is Free was a costly failure at Lingfield last time, although the drop in trip could well suit her today, while Dry Speedfit is better than his Ripon run suggested last time and could go well at a price. Of those towards the bottom of the weights, Anosti, who was fifth in a valuable sales race at Ascot last time, and Fanatical, who ran well in Listed company two runs ago, look the most intersting. For the selection, though, we will stick with Copywriter.
Cracking (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Raced far side, held up, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 13l behind Dan Tucket (8-7) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Eastern Gift 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, switched right and challenged 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 5, nk behind Meeriss (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Sept.
Errigal Lad 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept beating Glorious Gift (9-3) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Gaspar Van Wittel (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Held up, pushed along 3f out, stayed on under pressure from over 1f out, never nearer, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Raven's Pass (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Sept.
Maximus Aurelius (IRE) 5-2fav (8-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept beating Grand Fleet (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Prince Desire (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, easily, won at Pontefract 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sept beating Downhiller (9-3) by 4l, 10 ran.
Copywriter 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division stands side, headway to lead group over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed close home, 3rd of 22, 1 1/2l behind Dream Eater (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Sept.
Exclamation 3-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged right, kept on well, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Sept beating Corrybrough (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Another Decree 5-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace, never trouble leaders, 4th of 9, 8l behind Arctic Cape (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Dry Speedfit (IRE) 5-2 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, driven 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 5l behind Calmdownmate (8-12) at Ripon 6f nov stk (5) gf in Aug.
Magical Speedfit (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakening when not clear run over 1f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind Not My Choice (8-12) at Chester 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Rash Judgement 2-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, close up on outer, headway 2f out, soon challenging, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Windsor 6f nov aut stk (5) gd in Aug beating Meydan Dubai (8-12) by 2l, 8 ran.
Wise Son 3-1fav (9-2) Mid-division, badly hampered and lost place over 4f out, no chance after, last of 9, 16l behind Gin Genereux (8-5) at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Bosun Breese 40-1 (8-12) Chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, last of 17, 16l behind Cristal Clear (8-13) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Cat Whistle 6-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Redcar 6f 2yo hcp (3) frm in Aug beating Wise Son (9-4) by 3l, 9 ran.
Thought Is Free 5-4fav (9-0) Soon tracking leader, led 3f out, driven and headed 1f out, not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Romany Princess (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Sept.
Archived (IRE) 7-4fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Taurian (9-7) at Newcastle 6f nov aut stk (5) gd in Aug.
Ellemujie 11-4fav (8-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 7, 6l behind Noble Citizen (8-1) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept.
Geoffdaw 16-1 (8-2) Chased leaders to halfway, 14th of 15, 9l behind Mr Keppel (8-10) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Jebel Tara 22-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, driven and headway halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 3 1/2l behind Dark Angel (9-1) at Newbury 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
Loyal Knight (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Prominent, keen, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Trenchtown (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Sept.
Terry's Tip (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden along halfway, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Eastern Romance (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Feeling Proud (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon one pace, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 8l behind Palm Court (8-8) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Dhhamaan (IRE) 9-4fav (8-9) Prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 14, 12l behind Rosa Grace (8-8) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Fanatical 15-8fav (9-1) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 5, shd behind Dellini (8-12) at Chester 6f 2yo fll (2) gf in Aug.
Graceful Descent (FR) 11-4 (8-7) Led to over 2f out, rallied to lead again last stride, won at Ayr 1m nov stk (4) gs in Sept beating Ivestar (8-12) by a shd, 8 ran.
Perfect Act 5-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching 2f out, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Dubai Dynamo (8-11) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept.
Anosti 4-1fav (8-2) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 22, 4 1/2l behind Lady Rangali (8-2) at Ascot 6f 2yo flls auc (2) gd in Sept.
Dan Chillingworth (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 5l behind Manassas (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
Writingonthewall (IRE) 5-4fav (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right and led final furlong, stayed on, won at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Sept beating Actabou (9-3) by a nk, 13 ran.
