mid-division, ridden and lost place and weakened over 3f out
held up, reminders after 3f, ridden over 4f out, no headway over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out
soon led, ridden and headed over 5f out, stayed in touch until weakened over 2f out
behind, chased leaders 3f out, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge, kept on same pace
towards rear, lost touch 4f out, tailed off
towards rear, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, no headway over 2f out, weakened
in touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression
close up, ridden over 2f out, not quicken, kept on one pace from over 1f out
took keen hold, prominent, chased leader going well 3f out, led over 2f out, soon clear easily
started slowly, always in rear, struggling over 3f out, never a factor
Nonrunner
This is a really tricky race to close the card and the shortlist contains Elopement, Rare Coincidence and Gallego with the vote given to Rare Coincidence. The selection has plenty to recommend him as he arrives here in good form and he has a very capable amateur on board. He is also effective on the ground so he looks the percentage call. Elopement arrives here running right up to his best and he is respected, although a rise in the weights for his latest success will make life tough. Gallego lost no caste in defeat behind Candy Mountain at Newmarket last time and he can go well, while Simon Walker might be able to get a decent tune out of Mystic Storm who makes each-way appeal. However, we will return to Rare Coincidence as our idea of the winner.
Salute (IRE) 1-2fav (9-13) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung right from over 1f out, led entering final furlong, driven out, won at Warwick 1m 5f clm (5) gf beating My Legal Eagle (8-12) by a nk, 12 ran.
Katies Tuitor 66-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Magicalmysterytour (9-9) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Cape Greko 8-1 (9-3) Chased leader, challenged 3f out, led briefly 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 10l behind Fort Churchill (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Rare Coincidence 11-2 (10-12) Led, ridden along 3f out, staying on until headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Parchment (9-12) at Beverley 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Trafalgar Day 11-4fav (9-1) Slowly into strike, in touch, hampered after 1f, headway on inside over 3f out to chase leaders, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Olimpo (9-7) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jul.
Turtle Soup (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) In touch for 5f, soon behind, last of 12, 29l behind Snark (11-5) at Goodwood 1m 1f amt hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Mystic Storm 9-2 (10-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 8l behind Synonymy (8-10) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Apache Fort 4-1jt-fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Harry Tricker (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcap (5) gf.
Sand Repeal (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Tracked winner, keen hold early, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, eased, last of 7, 48l behind Icannshift (8-12) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Aug.
Elopement (IRE) 4-1fav (9-13) Made all, ridden over 2f out, edged left final furlong, held on gamely, won at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) gs beating Tiger King (9-10) by a nk, 14 ran.
Gallego 11-4 (9-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, joined winner, every chance from over 1f out, rider dropped whip, ran on, 2nd of 9, hd behind Candy Mountain (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf.
Wait For The Will (USA) 12-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression 2f out, 6th of 16, 8l behind Tifernati (9-6) at Newbury 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (4) gd in Aug.
