slowly away in rear, ridden and headway on wide outside 2f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no threat to winner
led under stand side rail, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace
pushed along to track leader, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, edged left and ran on
in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, chased leaders, kept on one pace
raced wide tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt in rear, ridden over 3f out, not trouble leaders
close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
Clear Spring is dropping down a grade but is 7lb higher than last month's win at Ripon. La Fortunata went close at Epsom last week with Fair Value behind and has strong claims but will likely get taken on for the lead by the unbeaten Spin Artist today. That should suit TAKE COVER, who very nearly recorded a shock 50/1 victory at Goodwood last month when beaten only a nose on his seasonal debut. He should have come on for that and can confirm running with Piscean in the process of landing this.
Clear Spring (IRE) 9-4fav (9-4) Raced centre, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure, never able to challenge, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Gramercy (8-13) at Ffos Las 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
La Fortunata 4-1 (9-2) Prominent on outer until ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, ridden and rallied inside final furlong, went 2nd final strides, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Swan Song (9-3) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Zero Money (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, eased when no chance final furlong, 15th of 17, 11l behind Bogart (9-7) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in Aug.
Fair Value (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Held up behind leading trio, ridden and effort on outer over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 2l behind Swan Song (9-3) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Spin Artist (USA) 4-1fav (9-6) Chased leader, led over 1f out, pushed along inside final furlong, held on well close home, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug beating Free Spin (9-9) by nk, 9 ran.
Tioman Legend 9-1 (9-4) Off the pace and always towards rear, 19th of 20, 11l behind Tidal's Baby (7-13) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Piscean (USA) 28-1 (9-3) Raced centre, tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 11l behind Glen Moss (9-7) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Take Cover 50-1 (9-6) Led stands' side group and overall leader, merged with centre group well over 3f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, kept on and caught post, 2nd of 24, ns behind Seeking Magic (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
