held up towards rear, weakened over 2f out
with leader, chased leaders when faultered over 2f out, soon pulled up
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra towards finish
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on well to lead towards finish
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish
held up in rear, hampered over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, weakened inside final furlong
History suggests Stand Guard will need this first run in over four months while Zubova ran abysmally on Tuesday and therefore has questions to answer, so we'll side with GLEN SHIEL. Mark Johnston's gelding ran a fine race to take second to a revitalised rival at Ayr and runs off the same mark now switched to the all-weather. There are two concerns surrounding his chance, firstly that his sole try here resulted in heavy defeat and secondly that he's never raced beyond seven furlongs, but we're prepared to forgive the former and as he's the half-brother of a mile winner in America there's hope he'll get home here. Wigram's Turn should be monitored in the market as he's 9lbs lower than when fourth on his last start at the track while Cool Hand Jake needs to have found improvement for his seasonal reappearance if he's to add to his course and distance win.
Stand Guard 20-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader, until 2f out, stayed on same pace after, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Chalice Welcome (8-13) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Glen Shiel (USA) 7-4fav (9-7) In touch in 4th, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Zomerlust (9-9) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Wigram's Turn (USA) 28-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, under pressure over 3f out, gradually weakened, 10th of 11, 11l behind Sir George (9-5) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
Cool Hand Jake 20-1 (9-9) Raced wide, mid-division, headway on outer over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 9l behind L'Hirondelle (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jul.
My Best Bet 12-1 (9-9) Switched left soon after start, in rear, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 13l behind Titbit (9-2) at Newmarket 1m flls hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Hazzard County (USA) 7-2fav (9-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 10l behind Roman Glory (9-10) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Gallantry 25-1 (8-8) In rear, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 10, 5l behind Jake The Snake (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Striding Edge (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) In rear, never a factor, 10th of 14, 17l behind L'Hirondelle (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jul.
Expensive Problem 40-1 (9-4) Always in rear, weakened 3f out, last of 10, 20l behind Avertis (9-7) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Rock Anthem (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 17, 13l behind Rosko (9-3) at Ascot 7f ladys hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Zubova 9-4fav (9-7) Held up, not trouble leaders, 7th of 8, 19l behind Royal Holiday (8-6) at Southwell 1m Apprentice Handicap (0-75) (3yo) (5) fbs in Aug.
