behind, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never nearer
pressed leader, led 3f out, driven and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent on outside, lost place quickly 3f out, soon behind, tailed off
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon challenged and ridden, not quicken over 1f out, well held final furlong, lost 4th towards finish
tracked leaders, headway to challenge 2f out, soon driven, ridden and every chance final furlong, kept on, just failed
always towards rear, outpaced over 2f out
led, driven and headed 3f out, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
missed break badly, detached in rear most of way
towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to take narrow 4th towards finish, never nearer
tracked leaders to over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out
missed break, behind, headway on outside 4f out, ridden over 2f out, never reached leaders, weakened final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, headway when not clear run over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, went 3rd and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression with front pair
tracked leaders, driven to lead narrowly over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on gamely when hard pressed final furlong, just held on
NonRunner
Falmouth Light had the run of the race when making a winning reappearance at Doncaster but he won’t be inconvenienced by today’s going. Poet's Prince has done most his winning on the all-weather and hasn’t beaten a rival in his last three starts but another three-year-old, AYUTTHAYA, is very interesting. Kevin Ryan’s gelding is having only his third run in a handicap and won on good to soft at Ripon in the spring. He’s gone up 3lb for a recent second at Haydock but may have needed that run and this slightly longer trip should be well within his range. Delph Crescent is another with decent claims and Brother McGonagall looks the pick of Tim Easterby’s trio. Theglasgowwarrior is very consistent but a step up in grade could catch out Royal Shaheen and Rockwood.
Brother McGonagall 9-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, no impression after, 6th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Masham Star (10-2) at Redcar 1m hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Michele Strogoff 11-2 (10-4) Tracked leader, took keen hold, led 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 12l behind Jack Regan (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Poet's Prince 10-11fav (9-7) Tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, last of 3, 3 1/2l behind Victory Chime (8-7) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Royal Shaheen (FR) 4-1jfav (10-3) Made most, shaken up inside final 2f, ridden 1f out, stayed on well, won at Carlisle 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug beating Amood (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Ayutthaya (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on well closing stages, never reached winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind No I'm Easy (8-11) at Haydock 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Silvery Moon (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Mid-division, driven 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 8l behind Royal Shaheen (10-3) at Carlisle 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Rock N Rolla (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Pressed leader driven and lost place inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Red Force One (9-0) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Duck Egg Blue (IRE) 7-1 (10-3) Dwelt, behind, struggling over 4f out, never involved, 7th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Royal Shaheen (10-3) at Carlisle 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Glasses Up (USA) 8-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge, 7th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Kings Gift (9-12) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Falmouth Light (FR) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, not much room briefly over 3f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, reduced lead towards finish but never looked liked being caught, won at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in Jun beating Master Of Wine (9-0) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Visitant 18-1 (9-10) Slow into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 10 3/4l behind Michele Strogoff (9-12) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Rockwood 11-2 (9-1) Slow to break, held up in 5th, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Pumaflor (8-2) at Pontefract 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Give It Some Teddy 11-2 (10-5) Held up mid-division, driven and kept on same pace from over 1f out, never near leaders, 8th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Island Song (9-2) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Delph Crescent (IRE) 11-2 (8-3) Chased leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, kept on again inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind The Night Porter (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Theglasgowwarrior 3-1 (10-1) In rear, headway over 1f out, soon not much room, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Good Time Ahead (9-7) at Chester 1m 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
