held up in 7th, ridden over 2f out, plugged on one pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, driven, beaten over 2f out
led at decent pace, strongly pressed 2f out, soon narrowly headed, stayed well there until faded inside final furlong
held up in rear, switched left to outside over 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong
put head down as stalls opened, slowly away, soon recovered to track leader after 1f, chased winner, strong challenge throughout final furlong, always just held
held up in 6th, ridden on inside 3f out, soon beaten
held up last, still plenty to do when switched left inside final 2f, not much room, switched right entering final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, hung right, beaten over 1f out
tracked leader for 1f, disputed 3rd after, challenging 2f out, soon narrow lead, stayed on gamely when strongly pressed throughout final furlong
This is a terrific turnout for this feature event and Tawaassol is taken to return to winning ways at the expense of Beckermet and Dunelight. The fact that connections have kept this one in training is an indication that he will definitely win more races and today could be day. He steps up in trip this afternoon following two promising efforts here and at Beverley over the five furlong trip. In both contests he has been noted making late headway and so today's seven furlongs could be just what he needs. Dunelight will ensure there is a good pace on here and on his favourite track he may take some pegging back if given an easy lead. Beckermet returned to winning ways in great style at Newmarket last time. The ground today will be much faster but he should again be involved in the finish. Bygone Days, Assertive and the progressive Lovelace add even more interest to a superb contest and we believe Tawaassol is good enough to lead them home.
Areyoutalkingtome 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, one pace until hampered, no extra close home, 10th of 14, 8l behind Duff (9-0) at York 7f lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
Assertive 8-1 (9-5) Close up, 4th halfway, 3rd and ridden 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 7, 9l behind Al Qasi (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Aug.
Beckermet (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Raced far side, made all, 4 lengths clear of far side group after 2f, ridden 2f out, hung badly right final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) sft in Aug beating Balthazaar's Gift (9-7) by 5l, 7 ran.
Bygone Days (9-2) Mid-division, never dangerous behind Marchand D'or (9-2) at Deauville 6f Grp 1 (1) in Aug, 13 ran.
Dunelight (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Echelon (8-12) at Goodwood 1m Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Mac Love 5-1 (9-13) Raced stand's side, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 3l behind Giganticus (9-11) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) frm in Aug.
Presto Shinko (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Raced far side, chased winner until inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 7, 6l behind Beckermet (9-0) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
Racer Forever (USA) 13-8fav (9-0) Held up, smooth headway over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, staying on until no extra close home, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Duff (9-0) at York 7f lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
Tawaassol (USA) 15-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 12, 6l behind Hellvelyn (8-12) at Beverley 5f lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Lovelace 5-2fav (8-13) In touch, ridden to lead 2f out, in command over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Newbury 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug beating Folly Lodge (8-7) by 1l, 14 ran.
