raced stand side, slowly into stride, always behind, 6th in group
raced stand side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th in group
raced stand side, chased group leader to over 1f out, weakened, 7th in group
raced stand side, behind, driven along 4f out, headway under strong pressure 2f out, chased group leader well inside final furlong, 2nd in group
chased winner far side until 1f out, soon beaten, 3rd in group
raced stand side, led that group throughout, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure, not on terms with winner far side final furlong
raced far side, led that group throughout, clear that group and led overall over 1f out, ran on well
slowly away, raced stand side, always behind, tailed off, 9th in group
raced stand side, chased leaders on outer, weakened quickly over 2f out, 8th in group
raced far side, rear of group, went 2nd of group 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd in group
Nonrunner
Despite his rather exposed profile VANADIUM is given the vote to land it against some unexposed rivals, those being Pragmatist, who's trainer Peter Winkworth can do little wrong at present while Island Treasure and Crataegus are others that if the market speak in their favour, they would be of interest. The selection, a five-time career winner and once a winner this season, has disappointed in four outings since that victory in May but the formbook suggests he does act with an ease in the ground and if putting his best foot forward he could take some stopping. Pragmatist won off a 4lb higher mark at the end of May and looked to find the seven furlongs at Lingfield on the sharp side last time. A winner on good to soft ground earlier in her career, whether she will handle an extreme give in the ground is the unknown, but the stiffer finish on offer here will be more to her liking. Island Treasure encounters much different ground conditions to those he has encountered in his four race career. He will probably be better with an extra furlong as he looked tapped for toe when required to quicken while Crataegus raced green last time but off his current mark and as he learns, he should be capable of getting his head in front. Hits Only Cash returns to a mark of 65 after a solid effort at Lingfield last time. He certainly won't be lacking for stamina come the business end being a nine furlong winner but he might be vulnerable against the lesser exposed sorts in it. Palais Polaire is 5lb higher for a victory at Brighton, his first in 23 starts. Pragmatist is given the vote to come home in front.
Hits Only Cash 14-1 (9-8) Soon pushed along in rear, driven halfway, plenty to do when switched left over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong, not quite get up, 2nd of 12, nk behind Stand In Flames (10-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Seneschal 9-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 10l behind Batchworth Blaise (8-0) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Pragmatist 7-2 (9-13) Held up, headway from over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Convallaria (9-3) at Lingfield 7f fll hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Vanadium 16-1 (8-13) Soon chasing leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2l behind Batchworth Blaise (8-0) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Affrettando (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) In touch until lost place 2f out, 11th of 14, 10l behind Millfield (10-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Crataegus 8-1 (8-13) Headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Batchworth Blaise (8-0) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Island Treasure 11-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Spin Again (9-6) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Palais Polaire 16-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, pushed out, won at Brighton 7f fll hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Kannon (8-11) by 2l, 7 ran.
Hucking Harkness 16-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden and headway approaching 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 10, 7l behind Kinnego Bay (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Harryana To 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 34l behind Hurricane Harriet (9-1) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Turkish Sultan (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Always mid-division, 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Bartercard (9-12) at Salisbury 7f clm (5) gf in Jun.
Kappalyn (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out, eased final furlong, 8th of 11, 13l behind Willridge (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Charlie Bear 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 7l behind Life's A Whirl (8-10) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
