tracked leader, hung left from over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
stumbled start, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on gamely
held up towards rear, under pressure over 4f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, reminders over 4f out, never on terms
behind, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
Fisher Bridge returns to this trip having shaped as if that was needed last time out and gets the tentative vote ahead of Mexican Bob and Great View. Walter Swinburn's gelding seemed to be outpaced at a crucial stage last time out and then stayed on at the death. There is more improvement to come from this son of Singspiel and he could prove better than this handicap mark of 75. Vehari stays pretty well but would prefer softer ground, so of more interest may be Great View who is consistent and goes on any ground but his best runs of late have been in the mud. Mexican Bob had to wait for a gap to appear last time out and got going too late, however he should be involved in the finish. At a price course winner Fossgate could go well if at his best, however Fisher Bridge is given a chance to atone for last month's reversal.
Fisher Bridge (IRE) 15-8fav (9-10) Tracked leader, slightly outpaced over 3f out, ridden headway and effort over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Burgundy (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f app hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Great View (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Tracked leader, driven over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Turn Of Phrase (8-10) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Jul.
Fossgate 16-1 (9-5) Behind, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 7l behind Inchnadamph (9-11) at Catterick 2m hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Is It Me (USA) 7-1 (8-11) Led to well over 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened, 10th of 12, 12l behind Noble Minstrel (9-4) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Vehari 22-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, held up in rear, behind from over 4f out, last of 6, 49l behind Street Life (9-2) at Leicester 1m 2f hcap (5) sft in May.
Cearan (CZE) 25-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, pushed along after 3rd, weakened after next, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Morning Roses (10-13) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) hvy in Jul, 13 ran (N.Hunt).
Hunting Lodge (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up, brief effort over 5f out, 5th of 6, 25l behind Ronsard (9-12) at Chepstow 2m clm (6) hvy in Jul.
Mexican Bob 7-2jt-fav (9-8) Held up mid-division, headway, switched right 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd toward finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Sforzando (9-6) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Ross Moor 9-2jt-fav (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 12l behind Sky Quest (9-7) at Sandown 1m 2f app hcp (5) gd.
Adjami (IRE) 18-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 6, 20l behind Broughtons Revival (8-5) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jul.
