mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, went 2nd and kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
rear of mid-division towards outside, effort over 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
mid-division, headway and not much room inside 2f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, easily
prominent, edged right and ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, some headway inside final furlong but never any chance
slowly into stride, behind and green, switched right 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt and edged right start, mid-division on outside, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 4th close home
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong
A number have been knocking on the door but this could be a tactical dash as the vast majority of the fancied runners are drawn both wide and next to one another so a sharp break looks essential. Lady Raeburn is the exception but she's not easy to assess and is passed over despite a stall three berth. Vieux Carre seems exposed but there's little to choose between Silky Wilkie and Raydoun who have four runner-up efforts and a third between them from five starts. The latter is preferred but the vote goes to MACON BELLE. She's also been second twice, receives the fillies allowance and the promising Pierre-Louis Jamin takes off what could be a decisive further 5lb.
Silky Wilkie (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Tracked leader, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Amanda Hug'n'kiss (9-0) at Sandown 5f mdn stks (4) gs in Aug.
Blue Stone Lane 33-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, steady headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after, 11th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Makalu (9-5) at Thirsk 6f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Chant For More (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) In rear, pushed along and detached after 1f, under pressure well over 2f out, some progress over 1f out, ran on under hands and heels final furlong, no threat to leaders, 8th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Showtime Mahomes (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Raydoun (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace in 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Maybe Even Never (9-2) at Thirsk 6f stks (4) gd in Aug.
Variety Island 200-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, no extra, 10th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Mitbaahy (9-5) at Thirsk 5f mdn stks (4) gd in Aug.
Lady Of Yapham (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, soon pushed along, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Zebelle (9-7) at Thirsk 5f fll stks (4) sft in Aug.
Lady Raeburn (IRE) 2-1fav (8-8) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Fast Response (8-8) at Musselburgh 5f stks (2) gd in Aug.
Vieux Carre 11-2 (9-0) Led, headed narrowly 3f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed close home, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Ana Gold (9-0) at Beverley 5f fll stks (5) gd in Aug.
Capercailie (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden along before 1f out and only one pace, 5th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Milbanke (9-2) at Redcar 6f stks (4) gd in Jul.
Heart Of Kabeir (IRE) El Kabeir filly out of Heart Of Oak.
Macon Belle 3-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Minnamoolka (9-0) at Bath 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug.
Royal Cygnet Hot Streak filly out of Air Biscuit.
Time Shadow (IRE) Cotai Glory filly out of Queen Celeste.
Lochside Lass (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) In rear, pushed along halfway, not trouble leaders, 4th of 5, 13 1/2l behind Eve Lodge (9-0) at Lingfield 5f fll stks (5) sft in May.
