slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
soon chasing leader, ridden and every chance 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders, every chance 3f out, switched right 1f out, kept on inside final furlong without troubling winner
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
prominent, ridden 4f out, dropped out over 3f out
pushed along to lead, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway to lead 3f out, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
slowly away, held up in rear, headway 3f out, weakened well inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
slowly away, held up in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never near leaders
took keen hold, held up in touch on inside, lost place over 4f out, no danger after
Nonrunner
Now that he has found some form The Composer remains on a dangerously low mark and can follow up his recent Salisbury success by taking this under Steve Drowne, while Soviet Sceptre and Pinnacle Point are among the dangers. The Composer came out fresh and performed with plenty of credit to win what admittedly was not a strong contest last time. Trip and ground here will again suit, and he is only 2lb worse off with Soviet Sceptre, having finished over six lengths ahead of that opponent at Salisbury, suggesting he can uphold that form and go in again. Pinnacle Point is going the right way is recent placed efforts are anything to go by and with conditions in his favour then a win would not be a shock. Check Up was in total control when landing a Windsor seller last month and although this is a little tougher he could still make the grade and a good run is anticipated. Bathwick Breeze is back on the level after making the frame over hurdles last time and along with Nottingham runner-up Faraday, is respected, but preference in the opener is for The Composer, who can call the tune.
Very Green (FR) 33-1 (10-8) Steadied start, pulled hard in rear, lost touch over 4f out, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Blue Hedges (10-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp (5) pol in Nov, 12 ran.
Pearl (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden and struggling before 4f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 21l behind Wind Flow (9-5) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in May.
Soviet Sceptre (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Started slowly, in rear, some late headway but never dangerous, 9th of 13, 7l behind The Composer (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Check Up (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon driven, in command final furlong, eased near finish, won at Windsor 1m 4f sll (6) gf in Jul beating Bundle Up (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Dansilver 9-1 (7-13) Prominent, ridden when slight bump 3f out, beaten when rider dropped rein briefly over 1f out, 5th of 7, 7l behind Alnwick (8-12) at Warwick 1m 7f hcp 0-75 (5) frm in Jun.
The Composer 25-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on steadily to lead well inside final furlong, won at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul beating Compton Charlie (9-4) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Bathwick Breeze 15-2 (9-1) Led until headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 11l behind Blue Mistral (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Flying Grey (IRE) 10-3 (9-4) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 8l behind Diamond Key (8-8) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo sll (6) sft in Jul '07.
Trysting Grove (IRE) 11-2 (10-3) Slowly into stride, keen in rear, short-lived headway on inside over 4f out, 8th of 15, 13l behind Mad Professor (10-5) at Chepstow 1m 4f amt hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Faraday (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, soon under pressure final furlong, headed towards finish, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Paparaazi (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Beech Games 16-1 (8-7) Held up on inside, short of room over 2f out, not a danger after, 8th of 13, 7l behind Looks The Business (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
Artzola (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway on inside from over 2f out, kept on, 5th of 14, 4l behind Cordage (8-5) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Pinnacle Point 14-1 (8-11) Led for 1f, chased winner after, tried to close when hung right over 1f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Aleatricis (8-13) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Towerofcharlemagne (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Led 2f, raced keenly, soon in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression, 7th of 8, 7l behind Safari Sundowner (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f app hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Moonshine Creek 3-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Prelude (10-0) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Musango 33-1 (9-6) Behind, headway far rail over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 7th of 13, 3l behind The Composer (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Trevian 6-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 14, 7l behind Action Impact (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
