held up, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon one pace
always behind, outpaced after 2 furlongs
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, led entering final furlong, driven clear inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon headway, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened inside
From a shortlist that includes Mutajarred, Fremen and My Paris, we side with Fremen. Dandy Nicholls' charge has been threatening a big win all season and this could be the ideal opportunity to strike. Fourth at Chester from an improbable draw, much more can be anticipated from this more favourable berth. Mutajarred could be anything. His win against Mezuzah probably doesn't add up to that much but the market confidence behind him on the day suggests that he has clearly shown plenty at home. My Paris shows plenty of grit in his races and can be relied upon to give his supporters a bold sighter from the front. Proponent has been slightly disappointing this year but rain, on breeding, should not detract from his chances. White Deer has struggled off similar marks while Nevada Desert is likely to run his race without quite being good enough. Moody Tunes has ability but needs a deluge in order to encounter his best conditions. Fremen is in good form at the moment and should be capable of a bold show here.
Mutajarred 4-9fav (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, soon shaken up and clear, easily, won at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Jul beating Mezuzah (9-13) by 6l, 4 ran.
My Paris 25-1 (9-4) Took keen hold in touch, driven 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 18, 6l behind The Illies (8-3) at York 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
White Deer (USA) 9-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 14l behind Danehillsundance (8-7) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Royal Dignitary (USA) 40-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, soon led, driven 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 2 1/2l behind The Illies (8-3) at York 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Fremen (USA) 11-2 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 15, 1/2l behind Vanderlin (9-1) at Chester 1m hcap (2) gf.
Moody Tunes 20-1 (8-8) Always prominent, 3rd over 1f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 1l behind Incline (8-2) at Galway 1m prm hcp hvy in Jul.
Proponent (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 7, 9l behind Philanthropy (8-5) at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Kinsya 16-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, 12th of 14, 7l behind Cactus Rose (9-4) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Nevada Desert (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden along 3f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Bolodenka (9-7) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Wavertree Warrior (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind St Andrews (9-13) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Vainglory (USA) 7-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Cape Hawk (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Hartshead 20-1 (9-9) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 12, 11l behind Suits Me (8-8) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
