slowly into stride, last and struggling straight, tailed off
led, headed 2f out, chased winner to inside final 2f, weakened approaching final furlong
mid-division, effort in centre 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up in rear, moderate headway final furlong
always behind
held up, headway and centre 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, led 2f out, soon clear, stayed on strongly
mid-division, effort on stand rail when not much room over 1f out, unable to quicken after
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, stayed on to chase winner inside final 2f, no impression
held up in rear, headway to track leaders straight, weakening when not much room inside final furlong
in touch, outpaced when hampered over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
Golden Fury and Dhaular Dhar are closely matched on running here earlier this month and have to be respected under conditions that suit but marginal preference is for Adoration. Mark Johnston's gelding disappointed at Hamilton last time but that was on a fast surface and the son of Royal Applause will be better served by today's ground. Paul Cole's Nanton is capable on the pick of his form but he faces a stiffer task than when landing a Hamilton claimer last time, while Aberdovey could do with some help from the handicapper. Looks Could Kill is creeping up in the weights without winning and of more interest may be the John Hills-trained Transvestite, who is only 2lbs higher than when scoring at Goodwood last month. Adoration has ground conditions to suit though and remains feasibly well treated so he gets the vote.
Diamonds And Dust 10-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, same pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Benedict (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Golden Fury 5-1 (9-4) Keen, always prominent, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ridden out, won at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (4) gd in Sept beating Dhaular Dhar (8-13) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Nanton (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway from over 3f out, led over 1f out, kept on, won at Hamilton 1m 1f clm (4) gf in Sept beating Magic Sting (8-10) by 1l, 7 ran.
Looks Could Kill (USA) 4-1fav (9-4) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, strong run final furlong to take 3rd final 50 yards, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Resplendent Nova (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Bentley's Bush (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders until weakened inside final 3f, last of 9, 12l behind Tahrir (8-10) at Salisbury 7f fll hcp (2) gf in Sept.
Killena Boy (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Behind, headway inside final 2f, ridden to challenge 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 15, nk behind Boundless Prospect (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Adoration 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 14l behind Prime Number (9-3) at Hamilton 1m hcp (4) gf in Sept.
High Dyke 12-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway in centre 2f out, soon weakened under pressure, 10th of 15, 9l behind Fairmile (8-12) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Sept.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 7-2fav (8-4) Dwelt, behind, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 7l behind Boundless Prospect (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Transvestite (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out and weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Amica (9-5) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Wavertree Warrior (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Tracked leading pair, outpaced 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 5, 10l behind South O'The Border (8-7) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) frm in Jul.
Aberdovey 5-2fav (7-13) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Strawberry Dale (8-7) at Thirsk 1m fll hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Councellor (FR) 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division until 2f out, 18th of 20, 21l behind Dig Deep (8-8) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Sept.
