mid-division, headway over 1f out
prominent, ridden, weakened 2f out
led, headed 2f out, soon weakened
always in rear
tracked leaders, hard ridden, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders to halfway
towards rear, headway over 2f out, running on, every chance well inside final furlong, just failed
slowly into stride, never on terms
chased leaders, led 2f out, hard ridden, held on
mid-division to rear, headway over 1f out, chased clear trio final furlong, fading, saddle slipped
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Twosheetstothewind is our preference with Cape Royal and Bluebok put up as the main dangers. Conor Dore's charge is not the most consistent of creatures but there was a lot to like about that second to Black Moma. Capable of acting on any ground, she has a fair draw to work from this evening. Cape Royal proved to be no back number when rattling home at Nottingham at the end of last month. Bluebok is the mount of Jamie Spencer. A crack sprinter a couple of seasons ago, he has dropped down the weights. Course winner, Make My Dream is sure to have his followers. Woodcote needs to reverse form with him on their last meeting. Equuleus Pictor didn't do a lot wrong behind Nusoor last time out whilst Ryan Moore is an interesting booking on old-timer Pic Up Sticks. Plenty of chances held and we are with Twosheetstothewind.
Cape Royal 12-1 (9-11) Made all, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-60 (5) gf in Jul beating Feelin Foxy (9-6) by 1l, 10 ran.
Classic Encounter (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 6l behind Hypnosis (9-0) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Woodcote (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Chased leader, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed close home, one pace, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Make My Dream (9-0) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
A Wish For You 9-4 (8-8) Steadied start, held up last, soon pushed along, outpaced throughout and no chance over 1f out, last of 4, 9l behind Ten Down (9-5) at Kempton 5f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
Equuleus Pictor 10-3fav (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, every chance until no extra close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Nusoor (9-4) at Chepstow 5f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Bertbrand 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, last of 8, 10l behind Methaaly (9-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.
Make My Dream 5-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ran on inside final furlong, took 3rd near finish, not reach leaders, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Rocker (8-10) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Twosheetstothewind 12-1 (9-1) Close up, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon joined by winner, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, hd behind Black Moma (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Apr.
Matterofact (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Nusoor (9-4) at Chepstow 5f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Jayanjay 20-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, hampered over 1f out, never dangerous after, 7th of 13, 4l behind Make My Dream (9-0) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Drifting Gold 25-1 (9-7) Led narrowly until headed over 2f out, stayed pressing leader, still every chance entering final furlong, weakened final 75 yards, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Rocker (8-10) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Pic Up Sticks 8-1 (9-8) Reared start, held up in rear, not clear run 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Kelamon (9-4) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Bluebok 8-1 (8-9) Reared, slowly into stride, always behind, 8th of 10, 10l behind Cape Royal (9-11) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-60 (5) gf in Jul.
Heavens Walk 10-1 (9-13) Steadied start, in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, 9th of 14, 6l behind Desperate Dan (9-7) at Bath 5f clm (6) frm in Jul.
Azygous 7-2 (9-7) Prominent on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Blessed Place (8-9) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
