tracked leaders, driven to dispute 2nd place when not much room over 1f out, not looked keen under pressure and weakened inside final furlong
soon well in rear, struggling final 3f
chased leaders, ridden and went left 2f out, soon beaten
held up in rear, pushed along and kept on steadily final 2f
behind, ridden early straight, headway on wide outside under pressure 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner
in touch, driven and weakened over 2f out
tracked winner, ridden to challenge 2f out, held when lost 2nd inside final furlong
made all, hard driven from 2f out, in command final furlong, stayed on
saddle slipped soon after start, prominent on wide outside, virtually pulled up final 3f, tailed off
Accompanist is taken to come good, with Gravinsky, Piety, and newcomers Red Gala and Mowazana taken to give a good account. Accompanist has had the misfortune to finish runner-up on each of his last three outings, but has not run badly, indeed he was fancied on each of his last two runs, at Haydock and Salisbury. He was not beaten far by former stablemate Sharpsburg at the Wiltshire track, and a similar effort here should suffice. Gravinsky finished two-and-a-half lengths behind the selection then and should strictly be held, although may appreciate the stiff finish and could get closer this time. Piety is worth a try on this better ground after just being touched off on soft going at Beverley, and she should make her presence felt as well. Red Gala is a half-brother to Red Bloom no less, while Mowazana is by Galileo out of a Nashwan mare, Taqreem, who herself is a half-sister to Irish St Leger winner Ibn Bey. Better will be expected from them in time, but on this occasion, the experience of Accompanist can prove decisive.
Accompanist 9-4 (9-3) Led over 1f, stayed prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed 1f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Sharpsburg (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Gravinsky (USA) 10-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 3f out, effort well over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Sharpsburg (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Red Gala Sinndar colt, half-brother to the top-class Red Bloom.
Show Winner 6-4fav (9-3) Mid-division, soon pushed along, ridden over 2f out, headway and hung left from over 1f out, not clear run, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Pactolos Way (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Aug.
Desert Joy 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, no impression, 7th of 13, 10l behind Gelder (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Mowazana (IRE) Galileo filly, half-sister to several winners up to 1m2f and over hurdles.
Piety (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind My Arch (9-11) at Beverley 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Aug.
Scotch Pancake 10-1 (8-11) Raced stands' side, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on well, 2nd of 17, shd behind Bunood (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd.
