held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up, effort over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders
held up, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, hung right over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, good headway on outer over 2f out, chased winner and hung left over 1f out, one pace
held up towards rear, headway on inner 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, pushed out
in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong
always towards rear
with leaders, led halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders to halfway
held up mid-division, hung right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led to halfway, weakened over 2f out
The ones that catch the eye on ratings are Nashaab, True Night, Onlytime Will Tell, Everest, Ionian Spring and Sawwaah, with our vote going to Ionian Spring. A repeat of his best form would give the selection an excellent chance, although he is better judged these days on his claiming race win at Chester in June. That type of effort makes him competitive here to our eyes, and he can go well. Nashaab's Newbury fourth in July stands out as recent form, although he cannot be guaranteed to reproduce it. That said, he can't be guaranteed not to. True Night ruined his chance by bolting before the race last time, so did well to finish fourth and his form from earlier in the summer earns him respect. Much as Onlytime Will Tell bolted up at Epsom last time, he won as he ought to have done and will find this trickier, while Everest returned to Newmarket to score last time, a venue he likes but, clearly in good heart, holds solid claims if repeating the effort away from Suffolk. Finally, Sawwaah comes here in good heart and, even though he has a pound or two to find on ratings, can't be ruled out. Overall, though, we will side with Ionian Spring.
Nashaab (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly away, never going well and always in rear, last of 11, 16l behind Ace of Hearts (9-5) at Windsor 1m hcp (2) gd in Aug.
True Night 10-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Wing Commander (8-12) at York 1m 1f clm (5) gf.
Onlytime Will Tell 3-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ridden clear, readily, won at Epsom 6f clm (5) gd in Aug beating Imperium (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Blue Patrick 16-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Sawwaah (9-1) at Redcar 1m clm (5) gf.
Everest (IRE) 10-3jt-fav (9-3) Keen in touch, ridden over 1f out, squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Newmarket 1m app hcp (4) gf beating Folio (8-6) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Fuel Cell (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 13, 13l behind Ramsgill (8-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm (5) pol.
Ionian Spring (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 14, 3l behind Miss Provvidence (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f stk 0-85 (3) gf.
Sawwaah (IRE) 5-2fav (9-8) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Ballyhurry (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f clm (5) gd.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never near to challenge, 6th of 14, 3l behind Kaymich Perfecto (8-11) at Redcar 1m stk 0-65 (5) gf in Aug.
Campbells Lad 40-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 18, 2l behind Linden's Lady (9-4) at Thirsk 1m sll hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Ben Hur 10-1 (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Prince Tum Tum (10-0) at Musselburgh 1m 1f clm (5) gf in Aug.
Zandeed (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Towards rear, never a factor, last of 17, 38l behind Typhoon Ginger (8-1) at York 1m hcp (5) gf.
High Lisa 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders stand side, weakened 2f out, 13th of 16, 35l behind Great Britain (9-0) at Newcastle 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Showtime Annie 20-1 (8-2) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase winner final furlong, soon one pace, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Anthemion (8-5) at Ayr 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Genuine Surprise (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Always behind, 10th of 13, 12l behind Registrar (9-0) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Infidelity (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 16l behind Balwearie (8-13) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Ballyhurry (USA) 9-2 (9-4) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Musselburgh 1m 1f clm (5) gd beating Bolton Hall (9-8) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Fiveoclock Express (IRE) 10-11fav (9-12) Held up rear, headway 4f out, challenged leader over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind River of Diamonds (9-6) at Brighton 1m 2f sll (6) gd in Aug.
