mid-division, riden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f
soon led, headed over 4f out, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
held up, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
raced wide, mid-division, headway on outer over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
broke well, tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching 1f out, driven clear and hung right inside final furlong
raced wide, prominent, gradually eased to race on rail to lead over 4f out, clear with 2 others over 1f out, soon headed, stayed on
in rear, never a factor
slowly into stride, always in rear
mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, never a factor
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
COBO BAY could be good enough to land a competitive race at the expense of Red Somerset and Shamir, although at a much bigger price Sunshine Always makes each-way appeal too. Conor Dore's charge likes to dominate and did so devastatingly last time, winning by nine lengths at Carlisle. That was in a claimer but he returns to handicap ranks with his mark of 84 unchanged, so from the best of the draw a repeat performance isn't beyond the realms of belief. Red Somerset's last win also came in a plating race but he ran well enough behind a potentially smart rival last time to be of interest. He's a course and distance winner who will benefit if Cobo Bay goes to quick in front. Shamir is unexposed so could well shrug off the 4lb rise he's incurred for winning over course and distance last time; Fergus Sweeney knows the horse well and we've surely not seen the best of him. Sunshine Always is at his best in big fields here and has a potent turn of foot for the grade; he's not straight-forward but is back down to a good mark and could close the gap on Shamir, who he was behind last time the pair met. Uncle Fred remains 4lbs higher than when last successful and needs further, Miss Glitters was well backed but disappointing off this mark last time and has to show she can win away from Southwell while Classically appears to have been given plenty of weight since winning an ordinary maiden. Cool Hand Jake progressed nicely last year and goes well fresh but Cobo Bay looks the one to beat.
Red Somerset (USA) 33-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, stayed on to 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Clockmaker (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Spirit of A Nation (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) In rear, never a factor, 8th of 11, 35l behind Red Jade (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Mar.
Cobo Bay 11-10 (9-13) Made all, clear when ridden over 1f out, easily, won at Carlisle 1m 1f clm stks (6) gd in Jun beating Night Knight (9-6) by 9l, 6 ran.
Uncle Fred 11-4fav (9-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 7l behind Archie Rice (9-6) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Miss Glitters (IRE) 5-2fav (8-5) Behind, headway on outside to chase leading pair 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace approaching final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Reve De Nuit (8-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-100 (2) fbs in Jan.
Cool Hand Jake 7-2fav (9-2) Dwelt, headway into 4th over 8f out, still chasing leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 7l behind Luc Jordan (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
L'Hirondelle (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Mid-division on inside, one pace when hampered on rail well over 2f out, 9th of 14, 18l behind Clockmaker (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Mishrif (USA) 2-1fav (9-6) Chased leading trio, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Cape Rock (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Striding Edge (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, some late headway, 8th of 14, 11l behind Clockmaker (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Gunslinger (FR) 14-1 (9-4) In touch, effort on outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 5l behind Brouhaha (8-10) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Shamir 8-1 (9-6) Switched right start, held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun beating Kiss A Prince (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Sunshine Always (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Chased leaders on outside, ridden well over 1f out, weakening when hung right over 1f out, 8th of 13, 11l behind Shamir (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Classically (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, challenged 2f out, chased winner 1f out, found no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Sham Sheer (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Licence To Till (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Took keen hold early, tracked leading trio until outpaced 3f out, struggling after, 8th of 9, 16l behind Rakaan (9-9) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
