behind, outpaced 2f out, stayed on into mid-division final furlong, never near leaders
mid-division, switched left and headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on to challenge and every chance towards finish, just failed
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
chased leaders, headway over 1f out, driven and every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
mid-division, lost place 2f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
missed break, behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on when hard pressed final furlong, just held on
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with leaders
prominent, ridden and every chance when edged left 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never on terms
awkwardly away and dwelt, behind, outpaced halfway, never near leaders
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, lost place inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
reared and missed break badly, always detatched in rear
Several of these contested last month's Portland Handicap at Doncaster when Confessional finished runner-up to Nocturnal Affair. Tim Easterby's sprinter has since gone close again at Haydock but it's Jimmy Styles who comes out best at the weights today and he's already won in this grade this season. Mayson never figured in the Ayr Gold Cup, having been well backed, while Monsieur Joe disappointed when favourite for a minor event at Leicester last month and has something to prove now. Ajjaadd has won four of his last five starts but this is a step up in class, while Desert Law could be taken off his feet over this trip. MOVE IN TIME, runner-up in the Cornwallis Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago, has only managed to win a three-runner race at Beverley this term but he's been thereabouts in better company than this and can recapture the winning thread today.
Jimmy Styles 16-1 (9-10) In rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, not able to reach leaders, 6th of 21, 1 1/2l behind Nocturnal Affair (9-5) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Addictive Dream (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chasing leaders when short of room inside final furlong, soon beaten, 11th of 16, 4l behind Marine Commando (8-8) at Haydock 5f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Ajjaadd (USA) 11-2fav (8-8) Short of room start and slow into stride, towards rear, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Leicester 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sep beating Taurus Twins (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Confessional 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led entering final furlong, headed closing stages, no extra, 2nd of 16, nk behind Marine Commando (8-8) at Haydock 5f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Desert Law (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders centre, effort over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Monsieur Chevalier (9-0) at Goodwood 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gs in Sep.
Lord of The Reins (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders on rail, hung right from 2f out, squeezed through to chase leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, ran on well, won at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sep beating The Strig (9-3) by 3l, 8 ran.
Mayson 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders far side, outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong, 21st of 26, 19l behind Our Jonathan (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Monsieur Joe (IRE) 5-4fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced 3f out, short of room and switched right halfway, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 5, 2l behind Mister Manannan (8-9) at Leicester 5f cond Stakes (4) gf in Sep.
Move In Time 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 4th 2f out, no impression under pressure over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 3l behind Amour Propre (9-3) at Curragh 5f Grp 3 (1) gd in Aug.
Rowe Park 28-1 (9-6) Always in rear, last of 11, 9l behind Your Gifted (8-3) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Secret Witness 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, some late headway, never nearer, 7th of 16, 2l behind Marine Commando (8-8) at Haydock 5f hcp 105 (2) gs in Sep.
Zero Money (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Led one rival far side, ridden 2f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong, 15th of 21, 9l behind Nocturnal Affair (9-5) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Albany Rose (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Well outpaced in rear, headway on outside of main group 2f out, stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Catfish (8-8) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Astrophysical Jet 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Deacon Blues (9-3) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gd in Sep.
Darajaat (USA) 40-1 (8-13) Chased leader stands side, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 24th of 26, 21l behind Our Jonathan (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Golden Destiny (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 5, 7l behind Internationaldebut (8-9) at Beverley 5f cond Stakes (3) gf in Sep.
