led 2f, tracked winner, driven and outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
held up, outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 3f out, kept on final 2f, no impression
tracked leader, led after 2f, made rest, drew clear over 1f out, ridden out
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd entering final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
Generous Jem has been in irresistible form of late and she is readily supported in her bid to land a fourth consecutive success. Philanthropy and Habalwatan can pose a few problems along the way, while Mighty Moon is well weighted today and should not be dismissed lightly. Mighty Moon was put up 7lb for finishing a neck behind the selection when they met at York a fortnight ago but still has a chance of reversing the form on the revised terms. However, his connections will be praying for rain before the off, as he needs a little more give underfoot to be seen at his best. Philanthropy also enjoyed himself on the Knavesmire last time out - bouncing back to form with an emphatic all-the-way victory. He would be dangerous if allowed an easy lead but he does need to prove that he can reproduce the goods at short notice. Habalwatan is versatile and should handle the conditions. However, he looks weighted to the hilt and is vulnerable on these terms. Therefore, we stick with Generous Jem, who has only what has been required of her to land a quick-fire hat-trick. As a hold up horse, it is hard to gauge how much more she has in the locker, but The Generous filly is a straightforward character and, having responded well for Neil Brown here 10 days ago, there are plenty of reasons to give the George Margarson-trained four-year-old another throw of the dice.
Luna Landing 12-1 (10-0) Led, headed over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 16l behind Prelude (8-7) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Clueless 22-1 (8-9) In touch and keen, took closer order 7f out, lost place 3f out, 13th of 15, 27l behind Regal Flush (9-0) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Philanthropy 25-1 (8-5) Led after 1f, ridden and hung left over 2f out, kept on well, won at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gf beating Sanbuch (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Players Please (USA) 7-2fav (8-7) Chased leaders, challenged 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Impeller (9-5) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Generous Jem 11-4jt-fav (9-3) Held up, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead final 75 yards, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcap (4) gf beating Ravenna (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Habalwatan (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Teslin (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug.
Mighty Moon 10-3 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 6, nk behind Generous Jem (9-1) at York 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Heathyards Pride 14-1 (9-11) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 3l behind Double Doors (9-1) at Haydock 1m 4f hcap (4) gf.
