broke well, soon mid-division, hung left and effort over 1f out, soon hampered and beaten
led 2f remained prominent, driven over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden to challenge, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, weakened over 3f out
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra
behind, headway and hung right over 1f out, soon hard ridden to challenge, ran on well, not reach winner
held up towards rear, headway when hampered over 1f out, never nearer
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led in side final furlong, kept on well under pressure
led after 2f, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
BULLET MAN is given another chance but there are plenty of possibilities including Moheebb and Falcon Rock. The selection hasn't been seen since failing to run his race over twelve furlongs at this track in July but that wasn't his running. It also happened to be a decent contest and he may be able to stamp his authority on this field. King Charles and King Olav aren't straightforward but both are up to winning this whilst Cheshire Prince went close over course and distance three starts ago and can't be ignored. Farleigh House will find this company easier but has a little to prove as does William Blake who has had plenty of chances. Park Lane won a bad race easily but a 4lb rise for that seems harsh enough given that connections have avoided handicap company up until now. Moheebb ran a blinder in a competitive race at York and rates highly despite a career high mark whilst Lord Theo and Falcon Rock may both prove better served by this trip than the twelve furlongs they tackled last time but we believe that this can go the way of Bullet Man.
King Charles 12-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Press The Button (9-5) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Cheshire Prince 12-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along and one pace final 2f, 6th of 10, 4l behind Munsef (9-8) at Chester 1m 5f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gf.
Moheebb (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, no extra, 3rd of 17, 3/4l behind Royal Destination (9-2) at York 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Ellemujie 8-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, switched left over 2f out, always behind, 12th of 15, 16l behind Bab Al Salam (8-12) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
King Olav (UAE) 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 8l behind Martyr (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Bullet Man (USA) 4-1fav (9-10) Close up, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, eased final 2f, last of 15, 45l behind Cool Strike (8-6) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
William Blake 7-1 (8-9) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, gradually weakened, 11th of 17, 7l behind Royal Destination (9-2) at York 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Falcon Rock (IRE) 5-6fav (11-7) Held up in touch, smooth headway over 3f out, tracked winner and grabbed rail inside final 3f, upsides from 2f out, stayed challenging until found no extra, held final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Maslak (10-13) at Windsor 1m 4f am hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Farleigh House (USA) 20-1 (8-4) Keen, raced wide mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 16, 15l behind Fanjura (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (2) gf.
Lord Theo 10-3 (10-7) Held up well off the pace, headway from over 4f out, went 3rd over 3f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, with winner and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Epsom Salts (9-13) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f ldy hcp (4) gf.
Park Lane 10-11fav (9-1) Made all, unchallenged, won at Pontefract 1m mdn stks (4) gf beating Kessraa (9-1) by 9l, 7 ran.
