always in rear and never a factor
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, just failed
started slowly, in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on, not troubled leaders and never nearer
raced keenly, tracked leader 2f, prominent, ridden to dispute leader and every chance over 1f out, not quicken and faded inside final furlong
behind, headway and effort 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, gradually lost place and weakened 2f out
took keen hold, prominent, short of room on standside rail and checked over 3f out, never dangerous final 2f
led ridden over 2f out, soon pressed and joined over 1f out, no extra when headed just inside final furlong, gradually weakened
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on to take third well inside final furlong, not troubled leading pair
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong and finished well
held up in touch, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on, all out, just held on
tracked leader after 2f, not much room over 3f out, soon lost place and weakened quickly
This is an intriguing contest where a number of runners hold solid credentials, but we side with RIGHT STUFF. Star of Gibraltar does have some quality staying blood in her pedigree - a point underlined when she scooted up the inside rail to score on an easy surface at Newbury recently. That was her first win and although she will enjoy the trip and ground here, the form of that victory has taken a knock since and she is taken on. Fort Churchill had not won for well over a year when scoring here last week. He stayed on to good effect that day, but a five-pound hike in his rating may prove his undoing for collecting that amateur riders' affair. Out of a high-class staying mare, Fortune City lost his maiden tag with authority last time. That was not an unexpected success but he has been campaigned in modest affairs and his earlier form looks weak. Right Stuff is a recruit from France, and he needed a couple of runs to get his bearings before winning his last two races, his latest success underlining his staying power and ability to handle ease in the ground. He is only four pounds higher and can land the hat trick.
Ameeq (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden over 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 14, 5l behind John Terry (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcap (3) gf in Jul '07.
Cleaver 4-1 (9-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 22l behind Bollin Felix (9-1) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Jul.
William's Way 25-1 (10-10) Started slowly, held up, chased leaders over 3f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 16, 4l behind Aypeeyes (10-9) at Newbury 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Shimoni 12-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 9l behind Jagger (9-2) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Aug.
Right Stuff (FR) 3-1fav (10-1) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed to lead towards finish, won at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug beating Good Effect (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Celticello (IRE) 13-2 (10-2) Steadied start, always in rear group, never a factor, 14th of 16, 7l behind Aypeeyes (10-9) at Newbury 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Fort Churchill (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Goodwood 1m 3f amt hcp (5) sft beating Optimus (11-6) by 2l, 11 ran.
Outlandish 8-1 (9-6) Led, set steady pace, shaken up and quickened 2f out, in command over 1f out, no extra when headed final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind The Carlton Cannes (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Fortune City (UAE) 9-4 (9-3) Raced wide throughout, made all, clear over 2f out, kept on final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 3f mdn stk (5) sft beating Vine Street (8-12) by 7l, 9 ran.
Star of Gibraltar 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway from 3f out, led over 1f out, driven out, just held on final furlong, won at Salisbury 1m 4f fll hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Sea Chorus (8-10) by a nk, 7 ran.
Cruise Director 15-2 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakening when slightly hampered inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Right Stuff (10-1) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Mae Cigan (FR) 4-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden and effort 2f out, no headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Megalala (8-12) at Newbury 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Taikoo 20-1 (8-10) Always in rear, ridden and struggling 4f out, last of 11, 28l behind Howdigo (8-13) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Giant Love (USA) 4-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 8, 10l behind Rowan Rio (9-4) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Aug.
