prominent, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders and weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden along over 3f out, weakened from 2f out
tracked leader, led over 2f out to 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon in rear
always towards rear, never dangerous final 2 furlongs
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, driven and all out finish
held up behind mid division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led until headed over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, effort 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong
started slowly, progress from rear over 5f out, headway to lead narrowly 1f out, soon headed, no extra final 75 yards
Nonrunner
Handicap debutants such as Winners Chant, Byblos and Dedicate make this a tough puzzle to solve, however we will select proven winner Riverscape ahead of Starfala. Amanda Perrett's filly comes here on the back of a good second to the progressive Askar Tau last time over this course and distance. Experience of the course is a plus and as she is proven on soft ground, there is reason to suspect that a big run is on the cards. Tyrells Wood is held by the selection on their last run, whilst Black Rain's run behind Laterly reads well and the visor is applied for the first time. Rock Peak and Silk Hall are both consistent, but it is the presence of the handicap newcomers who muddy the water. Each needs a check in the betting as all three step up in trip, with Byblos's second run looking solid. Starfala won his maiden at Kempton last time and the stable are going well, however it is Riverscape who receives the vote.
Black Rain 25-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 12, 9l behind Laterly (9-6) at Thirsk 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Tyrrells Wood (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division, no headway over 2f out and weakened from 2f out, 7th of 10, 9l behind Askar Tau (8-12) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Riverscape (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up, headway to chase leaders 2f out, kept on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Askar Tau (8-12) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Winners Chant (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Starfala (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn fll (4) pol in Jul.
Byblos 9-1 (9-3) In touch, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 14, 15l behind Secret Dancer (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Hendersyde (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Chased leader after 1f, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Fair Gale (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Dedicate 10-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 13, 6l behind Gravitation (8-12) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Rock Peak (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Prominent on outside, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on until lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Askar Tau (8-12) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Murcar 12-1 (9-7) Held up, headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out until no impression over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Askar Tau (8-4) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Silk Hall (UAE) 14-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong nearest finish, 4th of 10, 5l behind Askar Tau (8-12) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Starfala 3-1jt-fav (8-12) Pressed leader, effort 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead final 100 yards and asserted towards finish, won at Kempton 1m 4f mdn fll (4) pol in Jul beating Amhooj (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
