held up towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, headway over 1f out, no impression
raced wide until joined main group after 2f, chased leaders, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, detached in rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, headway in inside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon rallied, kept on well closing stages
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakeend
broke well, restrained and soon in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, headway on outside well over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
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Anythingtoday has improved since being gelded but is up another 4lb after placed efforts at Newmarket and Goodwood. He has each-way claims again if staying the longer trip, however, while To Dibba will enjoy the going, though is 7lb higher when beaten a head by the fast-improving Whatsthemessage at Hamilton. First Nation was second in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot in June and then fourth in another hot handicap at Goodwood behind Londinium. The soft going on the latter occasion may not have suited the Godolphin colt and he is 10lb better off with the winner. But Londinium’s trainer Mark Johnston also runs Bear Valley and CAPE COAST and the latter is of particular interest. Outpaced at a crucial time when second last week at Chester, he could gain compensation here if there is a strong pace. Melting Dew has the form to figure and is tried in cheekpieces but Mam'selle and Torcello both step up in class.
Anythingtoday (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure on outside over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, gaining towards finish, took 2nd final stride, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Novoman (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Speedo Boy (FR) 13-2 (8-11) Held up behind, ridden over 2f out, one pace when edged left towards far side rail over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near leaders, 7th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Fidaawy (9-4) at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
First Nation 10-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders over 3f out, disputing close 2nd 2f out, ridden and still pressing leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Londinium (8-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Londinium 6-1cfav (8-5) In touch, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Fidaawy (9-4) at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Seafarer (IRE) 10-3 (9-4) Keen, tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Star Of The East (8-13) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
To Dibba 9-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along to improve 3f out, strong challenge from 2f out, stayed on, just held, 2nd of 13, hd behind Whatsthemessage (8-10) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Mister Belvedere 4-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Great White Shark (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Mam'selle (IRE) 11-8fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and ran on, won at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (4) sft in Aug beating With Pleasure (9-12) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Melting Dew 11-4 (9-0) Pushed along early, held up in touch, ridden on outside and headway 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, close quickly towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Croquembouche (9-6) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Bear Valley (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased, 8th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Society Red (8-2) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Torcello (IRE) 7-4fav (9-9) Led until over 6f out, soon switched left, every chance over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon rallied, ran on again to lead close home, won at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Lunar Jet (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Glenys The Menace (FR) 16-1 (8-5) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 19, 12 1/4l behind Secret Advisor (9-2) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Duke Of Bronte 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders in 4th until dropped to last 5f out, pushed along on inside over 3f out, plugged on into modest 4th over 1f out, 4th of 5, 13 3/4l behind Joshua Reynolds (9-3) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Rake's Progress 7-1 (9-0) Soon tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, edged right and no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 3l behind Glenys The Menace (9-1) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Sea Fox (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, held up in last pair, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, no threat, 7th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Society Red (8-2) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Cape Coast 3-1fav (8-5) Raced wide close up, ridden to chase winner entering final furlong, stayed on close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind My Reward (9-5) at Chester 1m 5f hcp lst stks (1) gd in Sep.
