Third Set bolted up at Newmarket ten days ago and looks all set to follow up, with Pride Of Nation, Nayyir and One Hour seen as the main threats. Third Set has taken time to realise his true potential, but judged on the way that he brushed the opposition aside at headquarters, he is improving fast, and could well be aimed at a Listed prize later this season. With that in mind, this heritage handicap should be well within his grasp off today's mark, and he is the one to beat. Pride Of Nation has had plenty of opportunities to make his mark, and has failed to endear himself to punter's hearts. The mile trip will be in his favour, but will he continue to be a talking horse? Nayyir is not the force he once was, but has been campaigned at Listed level, while One Hour is the other end of the spectrum, having had just the four outings to date. Robema is worth a mention off a light weight as well, but Third Set holds all the aces.
Nayyir 4-1 (9-8) Held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, eased when beaten inside final furlong, last of 5, 10l behind Dunelight (9-5) at Goodwood 1m lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
Count Trevisio (IRE) 18-1 (9-6) Prominent in centre, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 21st of 26, 19l behind Royal Oath (9-0) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Pride of Nation (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 2l behind Ordnance Row (9-5) at Sandown 1m hcap (2) gs.
Humungous (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Made most in centre group to 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out, 23rd of 26, 21l behind Royal Oath (9-0) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Impeller (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, pulled hard, headway approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 11l behind Wannabe Posh (8-6) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Plum Pudding (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on, 8th of 17, 5l behind Ordnance Row (9-5) at Sandown 1m hcap (2) gs.
Third Set (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Held up, headway and hung left over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well, won at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Ashes Regained (9-6) by 2l, 17 ran.
Kew Green (USA) 33-1 (9-7) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 6, 27l behind Charlie Cool (9-1) at Nottingham 1m stk (2) gd in Jun.
Bustan (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Chased leaders far side group, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 25, 15l behind Binanti (8-7) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Uhoomagoo 14-1 (8-13) Always in rear near side group, never a factor, 24th of 25, 30l behind Binanti (8-7) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) In touch, driven along 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 17, 8l behind Ordnance Row (9-5) at Sandown 1m hcap (2) gs.
One Hour 9-4jt-fav (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway, soon outpaced, 5th of 8, 6l behind Mariotto (9-1) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
South Cape 15-2 (9-3) Raced wide until switched to stand's side group after 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 7l behind Third Set (9-9) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Regal Parade 7-2 (9-4) Led, pushed along and headed inside final 2f, stayed challenging, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3/4l behind Danehillsundance (8-11) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Prince of Elegance 20-1 (9-7) In touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 9, 8l behind Danehillsundance (8-11) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Full Victory (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, every chance final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Vicious Warrior (9-11) at York 1m hcp 0-90 (3) hvy.
Wovoka (IRE) 3-1 (9-9) Held up, headway over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Direct Debit (9-7) at Ascot 1m clm (4) gf.
Robema 9-2 (9-4) Prominent and raced keen, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Pick A Nice Name (8-6) at Pontefract 6f fll hcp (3) sft.
Harare 15-2 (9-6) Held up last, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached challenging position, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Bomber Command (8-13) at Ascot 7f hcap (4) gf.
