chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged left, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on well towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, faded final furlong
switched right after 1f, behind, headway over 1f out, ridden, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, lost place halfway, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden, hung left, led inside final furlong, held on towards finish
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden, outpaced halfway, soon behind
behind, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
With most of these not always the most consistent, one could be forgiven for choosing John Keats who is the likeliest to run his race, however he had no excuses last time out and so we will plump for Choysia now back in grade; Makabul and Choreography make up the shortlist. The selection was highly-tried in Listed class at Pontefract last time out having beaten the re-opposing Choreography at Catterick. That win came on quick ground and whilst the last-named is now 5lb better off for that length defeat, the selection is fancied to confirm the placings. Steel Blue hasn't gone on since winning over course and distance at the beginning of August, however he is still feasibly handicapped and shouldn't be ruled out. Cornus is capable on his day but isn't reliable and he has an inexperienced jockey aboard, so of more interest may be Oranmore Castle although this son of Giant's Causeway is arguably better over five furlongs. That same comment applies to Pickering, whilst Makabul is certainly at home over this trip but would prefer the heavens to open. At a price Ingleby Princess could go well now back over six furlongs on quick ground, however Choysia should relish the drop in grade and gets the nomination.
Makabul 10-3fav (8-13) Held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 7th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Shes Minnie (9-3) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Choysia 50-1 (9-0) In touch, every chance 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, 10l behind Ripples Maid (9-4) at Pontefract 6f lst fll stk (1) gs in Aug.
Oranmore Castle (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, hard driven over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 5l behind Canadian Danehill (9-9) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Just Joey 28-1 (9-5) Always behind, 7th of 9, 9l behind John Keats (9-1) at Redcar 6f hcap (5) gf.
Pickering 10-1 (8-9) In touch stand's side, ridden along over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 11l behind Tombi (9-7) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Ingleby Princess 7-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Musical Beat (9-2) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Steel Blue 7-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed and gradually weakened, 8th of 11, 4l behind Rainbow Fox (8-12) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Cornus 28-1 (8-9) Dwelt, behind, ridden halfway, headway final furlong, stayed on well, 8th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Kings College Boy (8-11) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Bahamian Duke 12-1 (8-3) Missed break, always behind, 13th of 15, 6l behind Glasshoughton (9-7) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Choreography 7-2fav (9-10) In touch, ridden halfway, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Plateau (9-8) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Mulligan's Gold (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Held up behind, kept on final furlong, 9th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Kings College Boy (8-11) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Danish Blues (IRE) 5-2 (9-3) Refused to race in race won by Desperate Dan (8-12) at W'hampton 5f sll (5) pol in Aug, 13 ran.
John Keats 4-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 1f out, led 1f out, edged left inside last, just held on, won at Redcar 6f hcap (5) gf beating Guest Connections (9-6) by a hd, 9 ran.
