behind, ridden over 3f out, never involved
chased leaders, not clear run over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
disputed lead early, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, driven over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders on inside, went 2nd 2f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortably
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on
held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on
always towards rear
disputed lead early, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
QUERCUS looks to land an August and Catterick hat-trick for the Duffield team and is hard to oppose despite his 5lb penalty. Shane Gray has partnered him to victory on both occasions and is in the plate once again. The majority of his rivals are not in the best of form, with the exception of the two at the head of the weights who appear to pose the leading threats. Rebel Redemption is seen as the main danger due to his reliability at this level and the fact he arrives in good heart, having finished close up in fair contests the last twice. Course and distance winner Signore Piccolo is into the veteran stage but holds his form well and looks a decent each-way option.
Rebel Redemption 5-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Secret Potion (9-7) at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Signore Piccolo 3-1jfav (9-8) Dwelt in touch, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Trusty Rusty (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Brazen Belle 15-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace thereafter, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Lucky Ava (9-9) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
The Quiet Rebel (IRE) 17-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3l behind Mr Trevor (9-4) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Blissful Song (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders out wide, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 7 1/4l behind Show Yourself (9-9) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Quercus (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Made all, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, all out, won at Catterick 6f hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Rain Cap (8-12) by nk, 11 ran.
Guardia Svizzera (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Always behind, 12th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Glorious Rio (9-5) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Trulove 150-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, off the pace in 4th near side, kept on inside final furlong, 4th in group and 7th overall, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind King Crimson (9-4) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
La Chica Lobo 80-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out, last of 10, 11 3/4l behind Blue Moonrise (10-2) at Chepstow 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
