steadied start, held up in rear, headway halfway, ridden and led briefly approaching final furlong, not quicken well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced
mid-division, not clear run from over 2f out until over 1f out, stayed on strongly towards finish
towards rear and keen, switched left and headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, bumped over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression
behind and soon pushed along, bumped over 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Upton Grey can defy topweight at the expense of Cape Vale, with Rubirosa and Nickel Silver two more that can at least figure. Upton Grey was thought good enough to merit an entry in the Royal Lodge, and made his debut in the race at Newmarket won by Rio De La Plata no less. However, he went out like a light on fast ground at Goodwood next time, before coming good on softer going at headquarters last month. He now goes the nursery route, which suggests that the son of Dalakhani has not progressed as quickly as connections would have hoped, but he should be good enough to follow up here. Cape Vale did nothing wrong on his debut at Thirsk, beating the hot favourite Tugalu, and this half-brother to Moss Vale appears to be the main threat to the selection. Rubirosa drops in grade after tackling good company at York, but is a bit more exposed, while Nickel Silver hails from a yard that always finds winning opportunities for its youngsters. Upton Grey has the scope to improve though, and is the one to beat.
Upton Grey (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Dwelt, in touch, headway before halfway, led over 2f out, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Aug beating Maimoona (8-12) by 2l, 9 ran.
Nine Stories (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, 16th of 20, 7l behind Dark Angel (8-11) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug.
Rubirosa (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Behind, headway over 2f out, ridden and chased leaders over 1f out, kept on, 8th of 17, 5l behind Cristal Clear (8-13) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Cape Vale (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Held up, smooth headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug beating Tugalu (9-3) by 1l, 12 ran.
Ginger Pickle 15-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden along and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Secret Asset (9-7) at Beverley 5f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Kinout (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Joinedupwriting (8-11) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Dark Tara 14-1 (8-10) Always behind, 14th of 17, 10l behind Cristal Clear (8-13) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Natmana 11-4fav (9-7) Keen in touch, effort over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1l behind Asian Power (9-4) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (6) pol.
River Gleam (IRE) 6-1 (8-4) Led, hung right and ridden halfway, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Tadalavil (8-13) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Aug.
Willyn (IRE) 50-1 (7-12) Towards rear, headway to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Joinedupwriting (8-11) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Red Skipper (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) With leader, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 6l behind Craggy Cat (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Fulford 25-1 (7-13) Chased leaders to halfway, 11th of 12, 10l behind Sophie's Girl (9-1) at Ripon 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Honey Monster (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Led far side group, headed over 2f out, soon beaten, 21st of 22, 11l behind Dream Eater (8-12) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gf.
Nickel Silver 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Naomh Geileis (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Howards Hope 100-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 6th of 7, 12l behind Dubai Time (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
