prominent, ridden halfway, not clear run well over 1f out, hung left after, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, weakened well over 1f out
outpaced, always behind
held up, switched right well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
soon led, headed after 1f, with leader until ridden 2f out, soon beaten
broke well, soon lost place and in mid-division, effort well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led early, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
driven to lead after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, took keen hold and soon in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inside travelling strongly, led over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, comfortably
Sweetsformysweet gets the confident vote here with Alto Vertigo and Diksie Dancer rating the main dangers. The selection was a fair fourth in a better race behind Moonlight Applause last time out, this looks easier and she need only run up to that mark to win this with plenty in hand. Alto Vertigo rates the main danger on his best form but he disappointed for no apparent reason when well backed last time out so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Diksie Dancer has ran with promise in the past and could improve for the fitting of first time blinkers so should be watched in the market. Lady Lafitte is game and consistent and is sure to run her race but she looks vulnerable to a less exposed type. Of the remainder Piccolo Diamante is from a shrewd yard and is worth a cautionary look in the market but Sweetsformysweet sets a fair standard and will be hard to beat.
Alto Vertigo 4-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f, 7th of 13, 6l behind Haedi (8-12) at Thirsk 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Sept.
Imperial Gain (USA) 33-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 15, 25l behind Trinculo (8-7) at Chepstow 7f hcap (6) gf in Sept.
Miss Wolf 100-1 (8-8) Held up last, driven 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 10l behind Treetops Hotel (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 1f sll (6) gf in Aug.
Bonnet O'Bonnie 14-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, good late progress, 4th of 13, 8l behind Gimme Some Lovin (8-12) at W'hampton 6f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Sept.
Diksie Dancer 9-4 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 8l behind Southwarknewsflash (8-12) at W'hampton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Sept.
Lady Lafitte (USA) 50-1 (9-3) In rear, headway and edged left over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 2l behind Kindallachan (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Lauder 66-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 18l behind Singleb (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Mineral Rights (USA) 25-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 9l behind Kirkby's Treasure (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gs in Sept.
Piccolo Diamante (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Splendidio (8-12) at Folkestone 5f Stks (41-45) (7) frm in Sept.
Sweetsformysweet (USA) 10-3 (8-12) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Moonlight Applause (8-12) at Ripon 5f mdn stk (5) gd in Aug.
Vintage (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Always behind, 9th of 12, 6l behind Rosie Cross (8-11) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Botham (USA) 11-1 (9-0) Disputed lead, led briefly 2f out, chased winner until approaching final furlong, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2l behind Papradon (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f stk 0-55 (6) std.
Van Ruymbeke (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 6l behind Haedi (8-12) at Thirsk 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Sept.
