prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, held on well
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, held up towards rear, took keen hold, ridden over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, kept on
dwelt, held up in touch and keen, ridden over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra last 100 yards
dwelt, held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on, no impression
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra
prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, soon went 2nd, stayed on towards finish
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish
held up towards rear and keen, headway over 1f out, kept on and no impression
dwelt, held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
BOGART makes plenty of appeal on today's terms having won a similar contest at York three weeks ago. A couple of subsequent winners have already come out of that contest and Kevin Ryan's charge should make the most of the 10lb he's receiving from Reply. The Ballydoyle colt never threatened in the Gimcrack at York last time but is still preferred to stablemate Boris Grigoriev. Mehdi also won a sales race on his latest outing at Newmarket and Brian Meehan has won this event twice in recent years, while North Star Boy appears to have the best chance of the Hannon trio at the weights even though Richard Hughes rides Campanology. Paul Hanagan has chosen Ladys First of Richard Fahey's three runners and the unexposed Cockney Dancer could prove best of Charlie Hills' three representatives. Top Cop, Big Note and Rex Imperator are others to consider in a decent contest.
Reply (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Caspar Netscher (8-12) at York 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug.
Boris Grigoriev (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Chased leaders on stands' side rail, 4th halfway, soon driven along, no impression and kept on one pace from well over 1f out, 4th of 6, 9l behind Lightening Pearl (8-12) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Aug.
Mehdi (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Led stand side group until groups merged entering final 2f, soon led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead again final strides, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gs in Aug beating Samitar (8-10) by shd, 15 ran.
North Star Boy (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders on rail, stayed more towards centre in straight until went left to challenge 2f out, soon driven, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 7l behind Rebellious Guest (8-10) at Windsor 6f 2yo stks (3) gs in Aug.
Top Cop 7-4 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on gamely, won at Bath 6f 2yo nov stk (5) gf in Aug beating Arnold Lane (9-2) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Big Note (IRE) 2-1 (9-5) Steadied start raced stand side keen tracked leader, switched left to race far side halfway, pressing leader when switched right over 1f out, led inside final furlong, won at Windsor 6f nov med aut stk (5) gs in Aug beating Rex Imperator (9-5) by 1/2l, 3 ran.
Campanology 7-1 (9-5) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra closing stages, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Bomber Jet (8-11) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Cryptic Choice (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 5th of 13, 6l behind Ortac Rock (9-3) at Ascot 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Moon Pearl (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, some headway over 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Entifaadha (9-0) at York 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Aug.
Rex Imperator 4-7fav (9-5) Raced alone towards far side, overall leader, switched to far rail over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 3, 1/2l behind Big Note (9-5) at Windsor 6f nov med aut stk (5) gs in Aug.
Alejandro (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Made all, quickened over 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Chester 6f 2yo stks (2) gf in Jul beating Red Art (9-4) by hd, 6 ran.
Bogart 17-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, won at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gs in Aug beating Miss Work of Art (8-11) by 1 3/4l, 20 ran.
Sea Odyssey (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) In touch, effort 2f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Chunky Diamond (9-3) at Ascot 5f 2yo hcp (2) gd.
Shevington 11-4fav (9-3) Dwelt, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f, stayed on well, nearest finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Marford Missile (9-3) at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Apr.
Factory Time (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Outpaced towards rear, never on terms, 7th of 10, 8l behind My Propeller (8-9) at York 5f Listed stks 2yo (1) gd in Aug.
Letsgoroundagain (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) In rear, switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never a threat, 8th of 20, 10l behind Bogart (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gs in Aug.
West Leake Diman (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 18th of 20, 20l behind Bogart (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gs in Aug.
Cockney Dancer 9-2 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, edged left entering final furlong, led closing stages, ridden out, won at Windsor 6f 2yo stks (5) gd in Aug beating Ladyship (9-0) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Ladys First 7-4fav (9-3) Held up in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway 1f out, ran on under pressure, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind My Lucky Liz (9-1) at Chester 6f 2yo fll stks (2) gf in Aug.
Whimsical (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) With leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 17, 2l behind Firdaws (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 2yo stks (3) gd.
Betty Fontaine (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Raced in group of 4 on stands rail, ridden not on terms and struggling as groups merged over 2f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Kohala (8-12) at Newbury 5f 2yo fll Listed stks (1) gd in Aug.
Arnold Lane (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leading pair, effort to press winner over 1f out, ridden and every chance, inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Top Cop (9-0) at Bath 6f 2yo nov stk (5) gf in Aug.
