mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead post
in touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, headed post
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, never on terms
went left start and slowly into stride, always behind
held up, never dangerous
went right start, tracked leader, every chance entering final furlong, no extra closing stages
led, hard driven over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded well inside final furlong
dwelt, mid-division, headway over 2f out, no impression
held up, towards rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous
hampered start, prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
chase leaders, effort well over 1f out, stayed on same pace
Eljaddaaf landed a double over 6f before finishing only fifth over 7f at Wolverhampton. He's My Cracker went close in this grade at Chepstow in July while Ruban drops down in class for this and could also go well. But Sandown winner Able Jack failed under a penalty at Epsom last time and Commodore looks stuck on his current mark as he looks to end a long losing run. BAHAMIAN DOLLAR needs to improve but is the least exposed of these so a chance is taken on James Tate’s colt having only his second start in a handicap.
Commodore (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Raced wide, towards rear, headway on outer when short of room over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Chaplin Bay (9-1) at Sandown 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Lightning Charlie 5-1 (9-9) Held up in touch in mid-division, headway chasing leaders when hampered over 2f out, switched right and ridden over 1f out, soon unable to quicken, 5th and held when not clear run and eased final 100 yards, 5th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Boy In The Bar (9-1) at Newbury 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
King Of Naples 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 8l behind Loaded (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcp (3) pol in Aug.
Show Me Again 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 8, 6 1/2l behind Red Paladin (9-9) at Leicester 7f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Ruban (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Held up, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Namhroodah (10-0) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gs in Jun.
Eljaddaaf (IRE) 7-4fav (9-10) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, hampered inside final furlong, unable to challenge, 5th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Arlecchino's Leap (9-11) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Aug.
He's My Cracker 3-1fav (9-7) Led stand side until merged with centre group 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Corporal Maddox (9-9) at Chepstow 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Harry Champion 10-1 (9-2) In rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms, 7th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Roll On Rory (9-7) at Newmarket 7f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Able Jack 9-4 (9-13) Slow into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Frank Bridge (8-9) at Epsom 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Bahamian Dollar 8-1 (9-8) In touch, headway over 1f out,effort inside final furlong, ran on, 4th of 11, 2l behind Excellent George (9-11) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Colonel Bossington (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 4l behind Wimpole Hall (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Jun.
