mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, effort over 1f out, soon chasing leading pair and no further impression
led, ridden over1f out, headed inside final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders to halfway, soon behind
Nonrunner
Muftarres didn't beat much last time but the handicapper may have underestimated him with a mark of 72 and he gets the vote ahead of Pennyspider. The classiest in the line-up, Sir Michael Stoute's Green Desert Colt can continue his good form. After a fair debut at Doncaster, he won well at Redcar and with this quick ground in his favour; he can make mincemeat of this motley crew. The Game has a tough task under top-weight despite his ready win last time over six, whilst Barraland is consistent but unlikely to trouble the judge for the winner. Pennyspider won here two starts back but is high enough in the weights, as is Apple Pie Order on what he has done so far. Another Socket is tumbling down the weights and was decent as a juvenile so must be respected; however it is Muftarres who can take this drop in trip in his stride.
Muftarres (IRE) 15-8fav (8-7) Held up behind leaders, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Redcar 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun beating Ubenkor (9-0) by 2l, 15 ran.
Barraland 6-1 (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Miss Firefly (8-9) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul.
Apple Pie Order (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Behind stand's side group, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 8l behind Lady Carollina (9-7) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Pennyspider (IRE) 3-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Miss Firefly (8-9) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul.
Sandy Par 16-1 (7-11) Outpaced throughout, last of 7, 25l behind Magical Speedfit (9-0) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Man Appeal 22-1 (8-12) Led on stands' rail, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Myanmar (9-3) at Newbury 6f 3yo mdn (4) sft in Jul.
Another Socket 10-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Le Toreador (9-3) at Pontefract 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
The Game 12-1 (8-7) Chased leader, ridden and led over 1f out, edged right final furlong, won at Newmarket 6f hcap (3) gf in Jul beating Cornus (8-13) by 1l, 9 ran.