mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
led 2f, pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
pressed leader, led 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
slowly into stride, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
broke well, soon steadied, held up, not clear run and switched right just over 2f out, headway and switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
held up towards rear, switched right and headway well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, beaten over 1f out
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
in touch, raced keenly, ridden over 1f out, stayed on one pace
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
raced keenly, steadied and switched right 4f out, no impression after
slowly into stride, in touch, struggling over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
A dilemma here for those who simply like to back the grey, and we'll suggest MEDICI TIME to follow-up a recent success, while Finsbury is back on the same mark as when winning this last year and could prove a major obstacle. Medici Time has twice won over this 6f trip and he can usually be relied upon to run his race. He certainly did so last time when scoring comfortably on fast ground at Haydock and he looks likely to be able to defy a 7lb rise on that evidence. Finsbury has not won since taking this race last year and Jim Goldie's six-year-old is equally effective over both this trip and 7f. He has not been running badly despite a string of defeats and won't be far away if the first-time visor works. Sarah's Art has conditions and trip to suit but the handicapper looks to have him at the moment, while the ground looks to be against Witchry. Zowington has been in good form throughout the summer but perhaps just has a few pounds too many to shoulder as a result, while Hits Only Jude probably wants slower ground to be at his best. Star Strider looks well handicapped on some Polytrack form if able to reproduce that in headgear and Sir Edwin Landseer is the class horse in the line-up and should make his presence felt. A few grey areas then, and its looks like Medici Time.
Sir Edwin Landseer (USA) 11-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Peak District (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Zowington 14-1 (9-7) Dwelt, tracked leaders, effort and hung left approaching final furlong, soon chased winner, driven inside final furlong, every chance, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, hd behind Silver Wind (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Cara's Request (AUS) 13-2 (9-5) Pulled hard, raced wide, chased winner 6f out, ridden 3f out, every chance when hung right 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 9l behind Vainglory (9-7) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Nickel Silver 10-1 (9-1) Went slightly right start, with leaders on outer challenged going well 2f out, every chance and ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Raccoon (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Mogok Ruby 33-1 (9-2) In touch, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 30l behind Memphis Man (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Medici Time 8-1 (9-3) Made virtually all, quickened clear halfway, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Jack Rackham (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sarah's Art (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, made some moderate late headway, 9th of 14, 5l behind Tagula Night (9-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Berbice (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 45l behind White And Red (9-1) at Sligo 6f hcp 60-90 sft.
Hits Only Jude (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway towards inside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 4l behind King Of Swords (8-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Grey Boy (GER) 25-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 18l behind Without Prejudice (9-3) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Kingsgate Storm (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 28l behind Secret Hero (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Witchry 33-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden well over 1f out, soon headway, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Big Boom (8-8) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Billberry 11-1 (8-9) Dwelt, pulled hard, soon close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Credit Swap (9-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Finsbury 4-1 (9-7) Behind, effort on inside over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 5l behind Morocchius (8-6) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Star Strider 5-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up, headway centre 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, not quicken final 1f, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Carmenero (9-2) at Brighton 6f sell stks (6) gs.
Isabella Romee (IRE) 80-1 (8-12) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 12l behind Penitent (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Lenny Bee 5-2fav (9-7) With leaders, led halfway, headed well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 2 1/4l behind Brierty (9-7) at York 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
