mid-division, ridden along over 3f out, never troubled leaders
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
prominent, ridden along and headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden along over 3f out, driven and headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, effort when weakening over 1f out
in touch, ridden along 3f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, effort over 2f out, not much room and switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead post
towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden along over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, headed post
A very tricky finale can go to Buccelati, with Lemonette and Ravarino just two of many dangers. Andrew Balding's charge has been running well all season, without managing to trouble the judge. HIs most recent effort was behind Pipedreamer in a hot race at Goodwwod. He was only beaten three and a half lengths and with a three pound drop and the assistance of William Buick he does look to have an excellent chance. Lemonette won well at Warwick last time out and although it looked modest at the time, the form is working out well with the second and third both winning next time out. Ravarino comes here chasing a hat-trick following victories at Lingfield and Beverley. She will find this race a lot tougher but should still be in the shake up. Parisan Dream is another to consider for the places, but our idea of the winner is Buccelati.
Along The Nile 10-1 (9-4) Always in rear, 7th of 8, 7l behind Fortunate Isle (9-2) at Beverley 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in May.
Blue Spinnaker (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, driven 2f out, never troubled leaders, 7th of 9, 8l behind Bolodenka (9-7) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Collateral Damage (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 18, 6l behind Greek Well (9-0) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Hassaad 10-3fav (9-7) Slowly away, looked reluctant, ridden over 3f out, hung right to stands side rail over 1f out, kept on under strong pressure, never nearer, 5th of 11, 3l behind Sahrati (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Lucayan Dancer 12-1 (11-10) Checked leaders until weakened 2f out, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Robustian (11-6) at Sandown 1m 2f amt hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Resonate (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-12) Raced in 5th, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Mustajed (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Aug.
Fusili (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Led for 2f, tracked leader, every chance 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 13l behind Samira Gold (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f lst fll hcp (1) gd in Aug.
Lisathedaddy 7-2 (9-10) Raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 7l behind Rule of Life (9-2) at Sandown 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Buccellati 10-1 (7-9) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, switched left over 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders, 6th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Pipedreamer (8-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Parisian Dream 3-1fav (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp (3) gs in Aug beating Emerald Wilderness (9-7) by a nk, 9 ran.
Ravarino (USA) 7-2 (8-11) Prominent, driven over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right under pressure approaching final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug beating Zonergem (10-0) by 1l, 9 ran.
Soft Morning 9-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 9l behind Sanbuch (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Nawamees (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 19, 5l behind Galactic Star (8-13) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Lemonette (USA) 9-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well, won at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug beating Robustian (10-0) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
