behind, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away, held up mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, just caught post
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
behind and outpaced, soon pushed along, switched right over 2f out, soon headway, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead post
mid-division, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
The older brigade at the head of the weights look up against it although Flyboy is better than his latest start when a beaten favourite and his yard remain in fine form. However, it's the progressive three-year-olds who catch the eye with the lightly-raced WARSAW ROAD making most appeal on just a fourth start and a first in handicap company. Just the sort of improving type with which Luca Cumani excels, he can progress again from a comfortable success in an admittedly ordinary Lingfield turf maiden. Pursuing Steed, on a four-timer, is a massive danger as he handles this ground effectively and Hajjam is also of interest now dropped back to the 7f trip over which he was successful on his previous start.
Zapper Cass (FR) 9-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon lost place, 4th of 6, 6 1/2l behind Highly Sprung (9-1) at Redcar 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Tadaany (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, chased leader, every chance 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Finn Class (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp (4) sft in May.
Merdon Castle (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Dwelt outpaced, never on terms, 11th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Dark Defender (9-11) at Ayr 6f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Flyboy (IRE) 4-1fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra last 75 yards, 6th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Qeyaadah (9-7) at Redcar 7f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Sophisticated Heir (IRE) 15-8fav (9-5) Keen, pressed leader, led halfway, 6 lengths clear 2f out, ridden over 1f out, tired inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Joey's Destiny (9-10) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (6) pol in Jul.
African Blessing 7-2fav (9-5) Raced far side tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Whispered Kiss (8-13) at Newmarket 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Warsaw Road (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, looking for room and switched right over 1f out, good headway between horses into 2nd inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, shaken up, ran on well, won at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (6) gf in Jun beating Nuncio (9-3) by 1l, 8 ran.
Pursuing Steed 3-1fav (9-0) Held up and behind, good headway on near side rail over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, won at Newbury 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Delfie Lane (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Hajjam 5-2fav (9-9) Awkward start, tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 5, 2 1/4l behind Vaulted (9-0) at Beverley 1m hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Kirkham 9-2 (9-5) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Mango Chutney (9-6) at Thirsk 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Jet Setter (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Held up in last pair, never on terms, last of 10, 6 1/2l behind Valentino Boy (9-1) at Chester 1m hcp (4) gs in Jun.
