slowly into stride and always behind
in touch, chased leader approaching final furlong, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed well inside final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer
always behind
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
always behind
keen hold, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders on outer, weakened over 2f out
behind on outside, driven and headway over 1f out, strong run final furlong, just failed
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, weakened over 1f out
behind, brief effort on far rail 2f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Brendan's Surprise gets the call here ahead of mainly Doctor Dennis and Eddies Jewel. Brendan's Surprise was a real eyecatcher here over six furlongs last time, staying on well for a never-nearer finish and, over this longer trip, is taken to build on that today. Course winner Doctor Dennis's second over course and distance in a similar event last time out gives him leading claims in this contest, although his wide draw is a concern. Daisys Girl was a length and three quarters behind him in third that day, Prince Valentine was two-and-three-quarter lengths behind him in that race, and Good Wee Girl a further three-parts-of-a-length behind, although the latter pair are better drawn today, and the form has been franked by the win of Noorain since. Eddies Jewel would hold claims based on his Leicester second two runs ago, although he's never run here. Harbour House has won over five here and has form enough to be considered but the trip is a question to answer. Morag is in-and-out but might make a place, while Nebraska City has yet to make the frame in 15 Turf attempts, although he has suggested another try at this trip might help. Ninah has gone well here in the past, Yamato Pink has chances if on a going day, as does Canary Dancer, while June form gives Yorkies Boy a shout. Angel River's six-furlong run here in August gives him a chance, and Eden Star cannot entirely be ruled out. It's a tricky one, but the vote goes to Brendan's Surprise.
Doctor Dennis (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Prominent, chased winner over 2f out, always held, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind City General (8-9) at Brighton 7f app stk (7) frm in Sept.
Eddies Jewel 8-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden 4f out, lost place and eased from over 1f out, 12th of 13, well behind Rem Time (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol in Sept.
Nebraska City 66-1 (8-6) Always behind, 7th of 10, 14l behind Further Outlook (8-12) at Sandown 5f clm (5) gs in Sept.
Ninah 6-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden well over 2f out, weakened quickly, 14th of 16, 11l behind Merrymadcap (8-13) at Bath 1m app mdn hcp 0-80 (6) frm in Sept.
Old Bailey (USA) 40-1 (8-8) Soon outpaced, always behind, last of 12, 21l behind Desert Opal (8-13) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Yamato Pink 14-1 (8-2) Towards rear, ridden and headway to chase leaders 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 8l behind Cayman Breeze (8-11) at Brighton 7f clm (6) frm in Aug.
Brendan's Surprise 25-1 (8-9) Behind, ridden and rapid headway final furlong to chase winner well inside, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Arfinnit (8-11) at Brighton 5f stk (7) frm in Sept.
Daisys Girl 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders to over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind City General (8-9) at Brighton 7f app stk (7) frm in Sept.
