tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, weakened over 2f out
led early, tracked leaders, ridden and no extra inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression
tracked leaders, led over 5f out, headed over 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong
with leader, soon led, headed over 5f out, tracked leader, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 7f out, soon tracked leaders, no extra over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra
held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, weakened over 2f out
in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well towards finish
KNIGHT MUSIC has made giant strides since beaten by Magical Thomas over a slightly shorter trip here in June. He won well over course and distance two runs ago and then beat Voice Control by nine lengths on heavy going at Brighton - a hat-trick beckons. Starcrossed could be interesting on his handicap debut, and likewise Secret Convoy, while El Campeon has hardly run a bad race in recent months and Tom Marquand's claim takes care of most of the penalty he picked up for winning at Epsom. Revision is upped in trip, however, while Goodby Inheritence has had plenty of chances.
Knight Music 15-8fav (9-2) Chased leader, challenging when in view 4f out, clear lead when back in view inside final furlong, won at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Aug beating Voice Control (9-5) by 9l, 3 ran.
Equitanus (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Last to break, in rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, plugged on to take 4th final furlong, no impression, 4th of 6, 15 1/4l behind Flying Hammer (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) pol in Aug.
El Campeon 10-3fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, closed 10f out, led over 1f out, stayed on, ridden out, won at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (5) sft in Sep beating Virginia Celeste (9-3) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Voice Control (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up in 3rd, pushed along when in view 4f out, 2nd and no impression on winner when back in view inside final furlong, 2nd of 3, 9l behind Knight Music (9-2) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (5) hvy in Aug.
Magical Thomas 3-1fav (8-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd and keen, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, dist behind Felix Fabulla (9-3) at Ffos Las 1m 4f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Mercy Me 33-1 (9-2) Took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon behind and eased final furlong, tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Majrooh (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Starcrossed 16-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression with front pair over 1f out, lost narrow 3rd inside final furlong, last of 4, 4 1/4l behind Burmese (9-3) at Bath 1m 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
Goodby Inheritence 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 5 1/2l behind Ocean Applause (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Bridey's Lettuce (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, lost place over 5f out, eased over 4f out, virtually pulled up, last of 10, dist behind Al (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Cahill (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 13 1/2l behind Mythical Moment (9-11) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Secret Convoy 50-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Radhaadh (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f mdn stks (4) pol in Aug.
Revision (FR) 7-4fav (9-9) Held up in rear, headway on inside well over 1f out, chasing leaders when squeezed through to challenge entering final furlong, never a threat, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Speculator (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
