mid-division, pushed along 2f out, weakened close home
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, steady headway 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
close up, led 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, always held
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra close home
towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, went third final strides
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, ridden 3f out, struggling soon after, tailed off 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
close up, pushed along 2f out, no impression final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed soon after, weakened close home
mid-division, steady headway 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, never involved
Just Hiss wasn’t far behind stablemate and subsequent winner Garden Oasis at Ripon last month and won off a 5lb higher mark a year ago. Ella McCain takes off a further 5lb but he has the outside draw. Star Shield is due a change of luck and Global Spirit has a squeak but Itkaann has been beaten three times in a row off this mark. Satono Japan ran well dropped to a mile at Newmarket while Lion Tower proved his versatility over 7f at Musselburgh last week, though has a penalty to carry. HEADINGLEY has only been raised 2lb for a comfortable Chelmsford success and is just as effective on Turf so gets the nod.
Satono Japan (JPN) 28-1 (9-10) In rear centre, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Path Of Thunder (9-11) at Newmarket 1m hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Itkaann (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Slowly away, settled towards rear on rail, ridden 2f out, not much room and squeezed 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Greatgadian (9-6) at Nottingham 1m hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Lion Tower (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) Close up, pushed along 2f out, led 1f out, kept on, won at Musselburgh 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Danzan (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Garden Oasis 13-2 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, close up over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, held on close home, won at York 1m hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Kettle Hill (8-11) by hd, 10 ran.
Global Spirit 11-2 (8-9) Midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden to press leader over 1f out, led briefly just inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Garden Oasis (8-6) at York 1m hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Star Shield 10-3 (10-2) Held up in last, headway going well under 3f out, closed on outer from under 2f out, every chance over 1f out, ran on but not pace of winner closing stages, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Global Humor (9-3) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Headingley (IRE) 11-4 (9-9) Close up, led over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong, won at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (4) pol in Jul beating Toronado Grey (9-5) by 2l, 7 ran.
Trinity Lake 7-2 (9-13) Raced mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Poet's Magic (9-5) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Just Hiss 11-4 (9-9) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 7, 3l behind Copper And Five (9-7) at Ripon 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Challet (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) In leading pair, ridden into sole lead 2f out, ran on well, won at York 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Give It Some Teddy (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 19 ran.
Give It Some Teddy 25-1 (9-0) Held up, headway when short of room 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, never nearer, 2nd of 19, 1 1/2l behind Challet (8-13) at York 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Natchez Trace 6-1 (10-0) Midfield, raced keenly, pushed after 3f out and switched left, staying on when ridden after 2f out, hit front deep inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Carlisle 7f mdn hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Party Rebel (9-4) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
