led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, effort far side of group over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
chased leaders, going well near side of group and every chance when hung right over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
pressed leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
held up in touch in last trio, effort far side of group over 2f out, soon hung right, ridden and weakened over 1f out
steadied start, held up and always in rear, never a factor
slowly into stride, held up in last pair, driven over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, outpaced over 1f out, ran on again inside final furlong, hung right and went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
with leaders far side of group, ridden disputing lead and every chance inside final furlong, weakened into 3rd towards finish
Pettochside bids for a fifth course victory but the ground may have dried out too much for John Bridger’s veteran. Ripon winner Abel Handy doesn’t appeal as the type to defy a penalty but his yard is back among the winners. Dream Today has a chance on his latest second in a much better race over course and distance last month but Rock Boy Grey has become disappointing and is now visored and Quick Breath is best on the all-weather. BEYOND EQUAL’s run over 7f here last time can be ignored and Stuart Kittow’s gelding slips further down the handicap so earns a tentative selection.
Abel Handy (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-6) Made all, led far-side group, ran on well, won at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gs in Sep beating Roundhay Park (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Dream Today (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Stumbled start, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Treacherous (9-8) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Beyond Equal 40-1 (9-9) Keen raced wide throughout, in touch, headway and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 17, 18 1/4l behind Toro Strike (9-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Little Boy Blue 16-1 (9-6) Held up, headway near side of group chasing leaders 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Teruntum Star (9-7) at Newbury 6f hcp (3) hvy in Oct.
Quick Breath 10-1 (10-0) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Extrodinair (9-10) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Glenamoy Lad 18-1 (9-6) Dwelt in rear, ridden over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 6 3/4l behind Corinthia Knight (9-9) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Rock Boy Grey (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, edged left and chased leader approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind My Style (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Delagate This Lord 4-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 8l behind Corinthia Knight (9-9) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Pettochside 5-2fav (9-12) Tracked leader, led approaching 2f out, soon grabbed stand side rail, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied close home, 2nd of 9, shd behind Saras Hope (9-5) at Goodwood 5f hcp (5) hvy in Aug.
