behind, ridden 2f out, no real progress when slightly short of room and checked over 1f out, not recover
steadied start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
led, headed over 3f out, slightly outpaced over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on to lead narrowly again inside final furlong, ran on well
pressed the winner, led over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on until narrowly headed inside final furlong
started slowly, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort and every chance over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
in touch on outer, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
prominent, effort 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, ridden 2f out, effort over 1f, not quicken, one pace final furlong
Good Gorsoon is on the upgrade and can account for Nawaaff, Gross Prophet, Hobson and Ramatni. This appears to be a quite competitive nursery, but Good Gorsoon is definitely going the right way judged on his defeat of a 73-rated rival at Bath a fortnight ago. Jamie Spencer rode him to a very comfortable victory that day, but Michael Hills takes over now, with Spencer riding River Bounty for Alan Jarvis. Good Gorsoon has joint topweight along with Nawaaff who finally managed to get his head in front when making all at Thirsk last month. That was no more than he deserved after chasing home the useful Gothenburg at Ayr the time before, and he should be prominent for a long way. All-weather winner Gross Prophet has plenty of experience, as does Hobson, although both need to raise their game, while Blues Minor has not been risked on ground this fast yet, but could be well treated after his costly Newmarket defeat. For the winner though we return to Good Gorsoon.
Nawaaff 4-5fav (9-3) Made all, ridden and under pressure from over 1f out, kept on and edged left inside final furlong, won at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug beating Royal Degree (9-3) by a nk, 10 ran.
Good Gorsoon (USA) 13-8fav (9-0) In touch and always going well, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Bath 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug beating Bookiebasher Dude (8-13) by 3l, 13 ran.
Rocking 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always towards rear stands side, 9th of 10, 12l behind Cake (8-12) at Newbury 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gd in Aug.
Gross Prophet 9-2 (8-9) Always prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Gin Genereux (8-5) at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Harry Gee 11-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Chester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug beating Far Gone (8-12) by 1l, 11 ran.
Silver Wind 66-1 (9-1) Soon behind, never dangerous, 15th of 17, 11l behind Cristal Clear (8-13) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Hobson 6-4fav (8-9) Chased leader, soon challenging, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Aug beating Blue Zenith (8-6) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Ramatni 7-2 (8-9) Made all, ridden over 2f out, driven clear inside final furlong, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Only A Game (8-4) by 3l, 7 ran.
Blues Minor (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Led at steady pace, headed just before halfway, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Upton Grey (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Aug.
Fervent Prince 7-1 (9-4) Outpaced and behind, headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Ridge Wood Dani (8-8) at Warwick 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
River Bounty 16-1 (8-6) Led narrowly until headed inside final 2f, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 2l behind Harlech Castle (8-13) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
