behind, headway on inside 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out
raced keenly, tracked leader to inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
keen hold in mid-division, effort on inside to chase winner inside final 2f, no impression and lost 2nd inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, led inside final 3f, headed to 2f out and soon edged left, no extra final furlong
behind, no real headway final 2f
led at good pace, headed inside final 3f, weakening when hampered 2f out
close up, effort on wide outside entering straight, driven to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on under pressure to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with easy winner
chased leaders, ridden and out pace 3f out, no chance after
dwelt, always about same place in mid-division
slowly into stride, held up in rear, never a factor
always behind
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, led 2f out, pushed clear final furlong easily
Being in such good form, Envision gets the vote here ahead of My Amalie and Abwaab. Taking a drop in class, My Amalie cannot be ruled out of things, while Zato has at least been given a chance now by the handicapper. Envision's winning run may have come to an end but a third in a good Ascot handicap last time shows that he remains in good form. Interestingly maybe, the lightly raced Abwaab is 13 pounds better off with the selection for four lengths based on form from earlier in the year. Tempsford Flyer holds a good chance if replicating winning Turf form, while Fast Bowler is lightly raced and has scope for further improvement, and Persian Express ran well on his Kempton debut last time, although he has been raised two pounds for that. McNairobi ran well from a pound higher mark on Turf last time and, having proven better on the all-weather, has to be considered. Finally, Penfection certainly seemed to be on the up last time, while Grand Jour holds chances on form from early in the year. Overall, though, a tentative vote goes to Envision.
My Amalie (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Started slowly, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 14l behind Wasseema (8-7) at Ascot 1m lst fll stk (1) gd in Jul.
Zato (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 8, 7l behind Dark Islander (9-4) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (2) frm.
Envision 7-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Supaseus (8-5) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Ludovico 12-1 (8-11) Took keen hold behind leaders, prominent for 4f, last of 8, 38l behind Collateral Damage (8-4) at York 7f 3yo hcp (3) sft in May.
Penfection (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Tracked leading pair, ridden and unable to quicken over 2f out, driven and stayed on final furlong, held final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Early Evening (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Mobsir 5-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Blades Girl (8-9) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Dancing Guest (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, weaved through and stayed on under pressure final furlong, never able to challenge, 9th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Killena Boy (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcap (2) pol.
Grand Jour (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Always behind, ridden and struggling 3f out, last of 13, 17l behind Mosharref (8-12) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Adventuress 25-1 (9-1) Hampered start, recovered into mid-division 5f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, took 3rd near finish, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mosharref (8-12) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Tempsford Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Illustrious Blue (9-4) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Fast Bowler 8-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Blades Girl (8-9) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
McNairobi 11-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, led 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Dansa Queen (8-11) at Sandown 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Abwaab 10-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 8th of 16, 4l behind Trimlestown (8-13) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Persian Express (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, not quicken final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Mataram (8-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol.
