chased leaders, came centre over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression
dwelt in rear, came centre over 4f out, ridden and hung left 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong
tracked leader, came centre over 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden out, readily
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
The Betchworth Kid won this as a three-year-old and has dropped to a lowly mark but his recent runs offer little encouragement. Presto Volante arrives in good heart, will love the trip but is now on his highest ever mark. MONTJESS attempted to make all at Sandown and though passed by Argent Knight she fought back valiantly. The track and trip will suit and this looks a good opportunity for her. Fledged has never won beyond 1m4f and this is his toughest task to date but there's more to come and he's an obvious threat.
Muntasir (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Held up mid-division, headway 8f out to chase leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 14, well behind De Rigueur (8-13) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
The Betchworth Kid 33-1 (9-1) Slowly away in rear, never on terms, 14th of 18, 33l behind Broxbourne (9-0) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gs in Jul.
Fledged 7-4fav (9-1) Mid-division, driven forward over 7f out, soon tracking leader, led over 3f out, hard pressed over 1f out, held on gamely, won at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Jul beating Saddaqa (8-10) by nk, 12 ran.
Montjess (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Argent Knight (9-7) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Villa Royale 7-1 (10-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Zenafire (9-1) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Presto Volante (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Eshtyaaq (8-7) at Ffos Las 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
