mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
prominent, driven over 3f out, no extra final 2f
driven over 6f out, never a factor
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 4f out, no extra final 2f
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden when weakening final 2f
led, headed 4f out, soon beaten
held up behind leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 5f out
towards rear, some late headway, never near to challenge
always behind
in touch, driven over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong
prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
in touch, pushed along over 5f out, soon behind
Bendarshaan is 2lbs lower than when successful at Musselburgh two starts ago but that was a moderate contest and Mark Johnston's gelding was well held last time so preference is for Mpenzi, with Panzer rated the best of the remainder. The selection has shown progressive form of late and lost no caste in defeat behind the improved Oblique at Epsom last time so may be worth another chance in this company. Mick Channon's Le Tiss is slipping to a fair mark but could probably do with some more help from the handicapper, while Calatagan did not find as much as anticipated at Catterick earlier in the week and may be best watched at present. Dance To My Tune has claims on the pick of his form but tends to find at least one too good and of more interest may be Tiamo, who has slipped to a fair mark. A market move for Ego Trip would be of interest but a bigger threat is likely to come from Panzer, who disappointed on his return from a break at Salisbury last month but has solid claims on earlier form and with the Roger Charlton stable in good form has to be respected. Mpenzi has done little wrong of late though and is taken to resume winning ways.
Dance To My Tune 14-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 10l behind Karlu (8-5) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Charlotte Vale 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Merrymaker (8-4) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Sept.
Trust Rule 10-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Wing Collar (10-0) at York 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Le Tiss (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, ridden to press leaders 3f out, led briefly over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 13, 5l behind Colloquial (9-11) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Bendarshaan 8-1 (10-0) Led at slow pace, headed 6f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 5th of 10, 8l behind Mersey Sound (9-1) at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) frm in Sept.
Panzer (GER) 5-1fav (9-12) Chased leaders, lost position after 4f, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 13, 34l behind Colloquial (9-11) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.
Young Rooney 9-1 (9-2) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 8l behind Leslingtaylor (7-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Mungo Jerry (GER) 33-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 12l behind Karlu (8-5) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Tiamo 20-1 (8-5) Held up, headway over 3f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 17, 6l behind Diamond Circle (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft.
Luis Melendez (USA) 33-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden and lost touch over 3f out, soon beaten, 12th of 14, 16l behind Blue Torpedo (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Ego Trip 20-1 (8-10) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 9l behind Kindling (8-13) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Sept.
Treason Trial 10-1 (9-5) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out but not trouble leaders, 8th of 14, 7l behind Beauchamp Trump (8-9) at Goodwood 2m hcp 45-70 (5) gd in Sept.
Hernando's Boy 7-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 10, 7l behind Prairie Sun (8-3) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (5) gf in May.
Leslingtaylor (IRE) 9-2 (7-13) In touch, went 2nd 3f out, led well over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Calatagan (8-12) by 5l, 9 ran.
Ostfanni (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Great View (8-12) at Carlisle 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Lady Misha 12-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Great View (8-12) at Carlisle 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Calatagan (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Leslingtaylor (7-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Mystic Forest 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 15, 17l behind Mr Ed (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (D) gs in May '03.
Mpenzi 9-2 (8-8) Close up, chased leader 7f out, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened and hung right over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Oblique (9-2) at Epsom 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Sept.
Reluctant Suitor 66-1 (8-13) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 14, 9l behind Taxman (8-5) at Newcastle 2m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sept.
