held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced, ran on again inside final furlong but not troubled leaders
led until headed inside final furlong, stayed on no extra final 100 yards, always just held
started very slowly, pulled hard in rear, rapid headway on outer over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong nearest finish
pulled hard in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out
hampered soon after start on inner, pulled hard towards rear, some headway over 2f out, never nearer
held up in touch, ridden and weakened from 2f out
prominent on inner, driven to lead inside final furlong, held on well
prominent until weakened quickly from 2f out
Secret Assassin is chanced against Scrummage and Kasumi. Forcing tactics appear to suit the talented yet highly frustrating individual and he was only unlucky to run up against a couple of horses that were better in with the handicapper than himself when third on his latest start. Sir Michael Stoute's Scrummage is likely to be popular and is open to improvement than most. He has let down the backers on two occasions although the standard of opposition is somewhat weaker than that previously faced. Kasumi has taken some time to come to hand and won well at Salisbury. There is every chance that he is open to further improvement. Mocha Java has won previously on a softer surface so there will be a few question marks on today's likely going. Imperial Gain has struggled since winning a race at Lingfield and may need to come down a few pounds in order to be competitive. Richard Thomas is riding well at the moment and Tiber Tilly has obvious claims on a recent victory at Yarmouth. A tough race in which Secret Assassin gets the nod.
Secret Assassin (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Taranaki (8-8) at Lingfield 7f hcap (5) gd.
Scrummage 2-1fav (8-10) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon edged right, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Inter Vision (9-11) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Imperial Gain (USA) 12-1 (8-8) Keen, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 8l behind Demon Docker (9-6) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Tous Les Deux 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 14, 7l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Duke Of Milan (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Demon Docker (9-6) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Mocha Java 8-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on, won at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Aug beating Kasumi (9-1) by 3l, 8 ran.
Pigeon Island 9-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 7th of 11, 4l behind Kavachi (8-6) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Charlton 12-1 (9-9) Always prominent, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Glenbuck (9-4) at Newmarket 7f 3yo clm (5) sft in Aug.
Hoh Wotanite 3-1fav (9-4) Tracked leaders and keen, narrow leader over 1f out, all out when headed close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Glenbuck (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Kasumi 9-2 (8-11) Made all far side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on strongly and in command over 1f out, won at Salisbury 7f app hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Red Rudy (8-11) by 2l, 13 ran.
Tiber Tilly 11-4fav (9-11) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Forces Sweetheart (8-3) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Sands of Barra (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Behind, some headway under pressure approaching final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 15, 8l behind Glenbuck (9-4) at Newmarket 7f 3yo clm (5) sft in Aug.
First Approval 16-1 (9-0) Raced centre, led, headed over 4f out, remained prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Deira (8-9) at Leicester 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Perfect Treasure (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Slightly outpaced, ridden 4f out, switched right and headway over 2f out, edged left from 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Mango Music (9-7) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp (4) frm in Aug.
