in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, never dangerous
made all, ridden and challenged over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, all out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression after
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
slow away, held up in rear, never on terms
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Kabis Amigos just shades the verdict here from Cross The Line. Kabis Amigos showed improved form to run out a convincing winner at Ripon last time and, even though he has been raised six pounds for that effort, he gains plenty of respect here. Cross The Line has a similar profile and gets a big mention following his York win. To be fair, we feel that the race revolves around these two, although Sake has left the impression that he is capable of better. Which of the pair to choose, though? That is the question, and we will just side with Kabis Amigos.
Kabis Amigos 9-2 (9-0) Made all, pushed along over 2f out, ridden, kept on final furlong, won at Ripon 1m clm (5) gf in Aug beating Bessemer (9-8) by 5l, 8 ran.
Cross The Line (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led 1f out, driven out, won at York 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Basserah (8-13) by a nk, 17 ran.
Heathwood (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Chased far side leaders, stayed on to take 2nd in that group near finish, no chance with stand's side leaders, 4th of 10, 4l behind Border Edge (9-5) at Folkestone 7f stk 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Second Reef 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 27l behind African Breeze (8-10) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Zendaro 6-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 8l behind Dream Tonic (9-4) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Comeintothespace (IRE) 22-1 (7-13) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 7th of 15, 8l behind Tanzanite (8-7) at Haydock 1m hcp (4) gs.
Ignition 5-1fav (8-6) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 15l behind Zarova (7-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Sake (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no headway after, 8th of 17, 11l behind Cross The Line (8-8) at York 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Petite Spectre 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders until weakened 2f out, 12th of 14, 6l behind Gone Fishing (8-13) at Windsor 1m fll hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Two Chimneys (USA) 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, soon 2nd, ridden half-way, weakened and tailed off, 13th of 14, 38l behind Petite Bois (9-4) at Sligo 6f hcp 45-70 gd in Aug.
Rainbow Treasure (IRE) 12-1 (8-1) Held up, outpaced 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 28l behind Simply St Lucia (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
