in touch, pushed along over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 4f out, not much room over 2f out, ridden when not clear run over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, raced keenly in rear, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, switched right, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, never near front pair
soon steadied into mid-division, not clear run, switched right over 2f out, good headway to lead over 1f out, ran on
led, ridden, headed over 1f out, weakening when lost 3rd inside final furlong
in touch, soon went prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, raced keenly, steady headway going well from over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, soon ridden, unable to quicken inside final furlong
keen early, tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, weakened 2f out
pushed along to gain prominent position, ridden 2f out, edged right under pressure over 1f out, soon weakened
prominent, pushed along over 4f out, soon lost place, weakened
held up in rear, ridden on outer 3f out, always behind
held up in rear, always behind
WATSON'S BAY caught the eye on his latest start suggesting that another career win is only around the corner, while Navajo Nation and Graylyn Ruby have both been running well of late and deserve respect. The selection has not won for some time now but he ran right back to his best at Wolverhampton last time out after finishing second to Rose Row. He looks favourably treated on his best form and if running up to his best he will not be far away come the business end of the race. Navajo Nation disappointed when tried in blinkers for the first time at Kempton last time out and is better off judged on his earlier performances. Graylyn Ruby ran really well to finish second at Epsom on his penultimate outing and another bold bid can be expected. Watson's Bay looks the form horse in the race and is the percentage call.
Graylyn Ruby (FR) 11-2 (9-10) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 11, 7l behind Rose Row (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Madam President 10-1 (9-9) Raced wide, held up, headway from 3f out, hampered over 1f out, soon one pace, 8th of 13, 5l behind Some Sunny Day (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f flls hcp (0-70) (3yo+) (5) pol in Aug.
Watson's Bay 7-2fav (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, came wide entering straight, ran on well inside final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Rose Row (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Chalice Welcome 20-1 (9-1) Slowly away, behind, headway on outside over 1f out, soon one pace and no danger, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Recalcitrant (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Aug.
Navajo Nation (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, lost place 2f out, 10th of 11, 6l behind Foxtrot Charlie (8-8) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Fantino 13-8fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, not much room approaching 3f out, effort approaching 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden, edged left final furlong, won at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Princess Flame (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Incendo 13-2 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 2f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 17, 9l behind Lord Theo (10-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Rough Sketch (USA) 9-2 (9-12) In touch, raced keenly, chased winner 3f out until 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 12l behind Lady Hestia (9-8) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Royal Premier (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along when hampered 3f out, soon eased, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Lady Hestia (9-8) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Present 33-1 (10-12) Soon led, headed over 9f out, chased leader until 6f out, ridden and soon weakened, 7th of 8, 21l behind World Of Choice (11-4) at Southwell 1m 3f Am hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Homebred Star 50-1 (8-2) Always behind, 10th of 11, 7l behind Recalcitrant (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Aug.
La Diosa (IRE) 25-1 (7-8) Led two posts, chased leading pair to 5f out, soon lost place, struggling in rear after, last of 9, 12l behind Fancy Footsteps (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
