tracked leaders, chased winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, driven and went 2nd inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
pulled hard, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, ridden 2f out, ran on
held up in rear, headway on outer when ridden and hung right 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
steadied start, soon switched right, held up in rear, hampered over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
Nonrunner
Cool Ebony, Tyzack and Motafarred appear the most likely suitors to this prize and we stick with the first named. Cool Ebony's form has been fairly consistent and connections stick the cheekpieces on this afternoon. Michael Dods' team are in form at present and the hint is taken. Tyzack can be anticipated to come from off the pace with a late rattle. George Baker gave him a peach of a ride at Salisbury and more of the same will be welcomed by his supporters. Motafarred is probably better over this trip than the ten furlongs tried previously. The market is watched if the going stays fast. Drawback is a prolific winner but faces a tough task here. Happy As Larry has run lamentably in recent months although a perusal at his back form suggests he isn't totally out of this. The Gaiwkar invariably appears unlucky as a result of his style of running. Rubenstar has gone almost a year without a win and Jimmy Quinn will replace Patrick Hills in the plate in search of an illusive victory. Cool Ebony has plenty of positives in the finale and is made our selection in the nightcap.
Tyzack (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Held up behind, ridden and headway from over 2f out, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Piper's Song (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Cool Ebony 5-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, kept on, headed post, 2nd of 12, shd behind Esoterica (8-13) at Thirsk 1m hcap (5) gf.
Rubenstar (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Ivory Lace (9-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Happy as Larry (USA) 22-1 (9-3) Mid-division, effort when not much room over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 8th of 15, 3l behind Malinsa Blue (8-12) at Pontefract 1m hcap (5) frm.
Coup d'Etat 4-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 15l behind Titan Triumph (9-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Red Somerset (USA) 22-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 7th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Cactus Rose (9-4) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Glenmuir (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Took keen hold tracking leaders, losing place when not much room 2f out, soon eased, last of 16, 15l behind Namid Reprobate (9-0) at Sandown 1m hcap (4) gf.
Grand Vizier (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, joined post, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul deadheating with Hoh Wotanite (9-0), 13 ran.
Jawaab (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Held up, headway and not much room over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Haydock 1m hcap (5) gf beating Kansas Gold (8-12) by a nk, 15 ran.
The Gaikwar (IRE) 9-2fav (9-4) In touch and keen, ridden 3f out, every chance 1f out, edged left and weakened quickly, 8th of 13, 4l behind Libre (9-4) at Chepstow 1m hcap (6) gf.
Drawback (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Slowly away, behind, ridden over 1f out, no progress, 10th of 12, 6l behind Lemonette (9-11) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Motafarred (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Towards rear, effort 3f out, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Gloucester (8-10) at Beverley 1m 2f hcap (4) gf.
