in touch, led 1f out, ridden clear final furlong
behind, carried wide entering straight, headway and edged left over 1f out, never troubled leaders
soon pushed along, always towards rear
with leaders, lost place after 1f, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led early, soon lost place and ridden, no danger after
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
soon with leader, led over 2f out, ridden when headed and edged left 1f out, soon beaten
held up, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
This could concern the two top-weights Flor Y Nata and Merchant Bankes, and the former is taken to oblige, Furs N Gems may do best of the others. Sir Mark Prescott's filly has already managed a victory on the all-weather, landing a Wolverhampton maiden back in June. She wasn't disgraced last time when third behind two decent enough types at Lingfield and off what looks a very fair mark she should go very close here. Merchant Bankes had shown plenty of ability before chasing home Mark Johnston's odds on favourite Luberon at Musselburgh and should be in the shake up here. Tim Easterby's Furs N Gems has always looked the type for nurseries and off what looks a very lenient mark she should make her presence felt. Glasnas Giant also holds place claims on the pick of his form, but this is the time of year to follow Mr Prescott and Flor Y Nata should add to his tally.
Flor Y Nata (USA) 6-4fav (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Close To You (9-0) at Lingfield 7f nov stk (5) pol.
Merchant Bankes 5-1 (8-8) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner from over 1f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Luberon (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Glasnas Giant 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders to 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 10, 11l behind Desert Realm (9-0) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Gee Four (IRE) 11-4fav (8-12) Slowly away, soon pushed along, ridden and headway 2f out, led just inside final furlong, edged left close home, driven out, won at Bath 5f 2yo sll (6) gf beating Silver Rocket (8-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Mae Cigan (FR) 16-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 17l behind Castellano (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in May.
Twilight Avenger (IRE) 18-1 (7-8) Soon tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on until no extra towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Millfield (9-7) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Furs N Gems 12-1 (8-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, hampered just inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Capitol Kid (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Lady Palma Nova 20-1 (7-9) Soon outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 12, 5l behind Capitol Kid (8-9) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
