behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous
behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms
always prominent, led over 2f out, soon clear, easily
held up, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms
led until over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace
always mid-division
held up in touch, hard ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
always in rear
mid-division, chased leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
held up, never dangerous
Nonrunner
CAPTAIN FLASHEART was in winning form on the all weather at Kempton and is taken to follow up in the opener at the expense of Red Dagger and Cheery Cat. The selection has improved throughout the summer and ran a personal best when upped in trip when winning at Kempton last time out. He is now three pounds higher in the weights as a result of his success but if he can recapture that form he ought to close. Red Dagger caught the eye after finishing third to Bermondsey Bob at Chepstow last time out. That was a personal best effort but more will be required if he is to break his maiden tag this time around. Cheery Cat is the winner of three races but has not threatened the judge for over a year now. His recent form looks moderate and at best he has each way claims. Connections of Captain Flasheart have placed him well and with luck in running he will take all the beating.
Count Ceprano (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Unseated rider on way to start, soon outpaced, 12th of 14, 37l behind Calahonda (9-5) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Aug.
Westport 33-1 (10-9) Dwelt, soon prominent, chased winner 2f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Realt Na Mara (10-10) at Carlisle 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Captain Flasheart (IRE) 3-1fav (8-7) Steadied start, held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on readily, won at Kempton 1m 3yo app hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating Layer Cake (8-10) by 2l, 11 ran.
Many Welcomes 8-1 (9-1) Always behind, 11th of 16, 8l behind Rock Anthem (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Ocean Countess (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Bumped start and slowly into stride, mid-division, headway when not clear run 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 7l behind Ela Gorrie Mou (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Eye For The Girls 10-1 (9-0) Raced wide, held up, ridden and no impression from over 2f out, 12th of 13, 24l behind Artesium (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Norcroft 16-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 8l behind Balata (9-8) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Rough Rock (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Raced far side, tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 17, 9l behind Lithaam (8-10) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Aug.
Cake Stand 11-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden 2f out, bumped over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 3l behind Fitz (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Cheery Cat (USA) 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Dark Moment (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Djalalabad (FR) 25-1 (9-5) Held up, switched right and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 9l behind Ensnare (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Memphis Marie 20-1 (8-11) Raced centre, tracked leader, ridden and every chance 3f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind King's Icon (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Red Dagger (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Towards rear, soon pushed along, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Bermondsey Bob (8-5) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Hayley's Girl 100-1 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 11l behind Aegean Shadow (8-5) at Leicester 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Contemplate 100-1 (8-9) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden halfway, soon beaten, last of 14, 18l behind Wadaat (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m fll mdn auc (5) gd in Apr.
Bicksta 33-1 (8-7) Led until over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 5l behind Caster Sugar (9-9) at Brighton 1m 2f fll hcp (5) fm.
