pressed leaders, led briefly 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
held in touch, kept on same pace final 2f
prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
pressed leaders until over 1f out
dwelt, held up in rear, effort and switched roght 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never going pace to challenge
pressed leaders, strong challenge and every chance final furlong, rallied under pressure close home, just failed
prominent, effort 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not quicken close home
held up and never going pace to trouble leaders
slight lead to 2f out, ridden and losing place when hampered over 1f out
held up, effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never dangerous
soon pressing leaders, ridden to lead and hung left over 1f out, strongly pressed, just held on
Despite his advancing years and a serious pelvic injury sustained when favourite for this event twelve months ago, Bishops Court appears at least as good as ever on recent evidence and is the TEAMtalk pick. Lynda Ramsden's evergreen performer had Needwood Blade (fourth), Autumnal (fifth), and Vita Spericolata (sixth) all behind when an impressive Listed winner over this trip at Doncaster's Leger meeting yet meets this trio on better terms so can confirm the placings. The eight-year-old possesses a sharp turn of foot and, provided the ground is not too quick, he should prove too strong for his rivals. Boleyn Castle has proved most progressive this year and landed a competitive Ascot handicap in good style in July but has not been seen out since and, along with the trailblazing Smokin Beau, may well set the race up for the selection. The Trader has been below form of late but Agnetha has claims on her Group 3 win at Goodwood last month and did not get the best of runs on her latest start so should not be dismissed lightly under a 3lb penalty.
