with leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, came wide and headway entering straight, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, rallied under pressure and switched slightly left over 1f out, kept on
held up, headway 1f out, not quicken towards finish
led 1f, with leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, driven halfway, switched right well over 1f out, kept on towards finish, never nearer
held up, not clear run briefly over 2f out, switched slightly left entering straight, good headway soon after to lead over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
reluctant to race, always well behind
A trappy maiden here and as usual in these events the market will be very informative but the principals look to be Came Back, Rydal and Green Pirate and the narrow vote is given to Rydal. The selection was a fair ninth in a much better race behind Neaveau last time out. This represents a drop in class and with his yard continuing in good form he gets the vote. Came Back rates the main danger on his latest fifth behind Cool Sands but the suspicion is he may just need the run after a 136 day break and he is taken on with this in mind. Green Pirate is another worthy of respect on his latest second behind Excessive but his best form is over a longer trip. Charlie Delta has the ability to go close off this mark but does not always use it while Regal Raider should improve for the drop in trip but Rydal has his easiest task for a while and he is taken to get his head in front.
Came Back (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 5th of 6, 11l behind Cool Sands (8-11) at Southwell 6f hcap (4) fbs in May.
Rydal (USA) 4-1fav (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 7l behind Nouveau (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
The Fisio 12-1 (9-2) Towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Silver Prelude (9-3) at W'hampton 5f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Charlie Delta 14-1 (9-3) Raced stand side, keen, hung right throughout, held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 13, 11l behind Whistleupthewind (8-8) at Folkestone 7f hcap (6) gf in Sept.
Larky's Lob 12-1 (8-10) Chased leading pair, ridden over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Wadnagin (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcap (6) gd in Sept.
Millfields Dreams 12-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 10, 1l behind Connect (8-7) at Sandown 5f clm (5) gf in Sept.
Green Pirate 11-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on, not reached winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Excessive (9-3) at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Regal Raider (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Led early, chased leader until over 4f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Megalo Maniac (9-4) at W'hampton 7f clm (5) pol in Sept.
Ocean Gift 8-1 (9-1) In rear, headway over 5f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Megalo Maniac (9-4) at W'hampton 7f clm (5) pol in Sept.
Ten Shun 11-1 (8-8) Always behind, 10th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Raccoon (9-4) at Catterick 5f clm (6) gd in Aug.
Mafaheem 5-1fav (11-2) Prominent, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 9l behind Mythical Charm (10-1) at Salisbury 7f amt hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Burford Lass (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, weakened 2f out, soon eased when no chance, last of 12, 8l behind Bobby Rose (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sept.
Florentine Lady 100-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 11, 27l behind Pivotal Truth (8-12) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
