made all, ridden 2f out, edged right towards finish, ran on well
mid-division, ridden and headway on outside 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, headway final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders over 3f
soon prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders
always prominent, ridden to chase winner well over 1f out, no impression
slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
Zaal is taken to score here with Valentino Swing and Imperial Lucky rated as the main dangers. The selection won in emphatic fashion at Carlisle last time when beating Distinctly Jim and this unexposed 2-year-old should take plenty of beating if he handles the all-weather. Valentino Swing has won on each of his last two starts but he is facing his most difficult assignment to date this afternoon. He is stepped-up in trip which his trainer believes will suit and he could go close. Imperial Lucky won well last time when beating Dispol Valentine at Catterick but she looks to have more on her plate here and she looks opposable under a 6lb penalty. Indian Wizard is from a leading yard and is worth noting in the market, but for the winner we will stick with Zaal who looks like one to stay on the right side of.
Zaal 6-4 (8-11) Made all, driven clear over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) frm in Jul beating Distinctly Jim (8-9) by 7l, 6 ran.
Daggernought (USA) 11-4fav (8-12) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Mister Benedictine (8-10) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Indian Wizard (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Held up, pushed along halfway, headway and not clear run from over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 12, 6l behind Santiago Star (8-13) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Aboyne (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, switched right 2f out, soon ridden, every chance when carried left well inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Gamesters Lady (9-2) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Valentino Swing (IRE) 8-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, just held on, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Wovoka (8-7) by a shd, 9 ran.
Silver Bangle 9-2jt-fav (8-6) Broke well, soon pushed along, outpaced over 3f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Waiting For Mary (8-6) at Newmarket 7f 2yo sll (5) gd.
Imperial Lucky (IRE) 7-2 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden and headway well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gf beating Dispol Valentine (8-6) by 2l, 10 ran.
Wizby 12-1 (7-12) Led until headed halfway, rallied and ran on again final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Asaawir (9-2) at Chepstow 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
