mid-division, ridden 5f out, kept on same pace final 2f
led, driven along 6f out, headed over 2f out, led 1f out, soon headed, no extra
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on steadily, left 4th inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed 1f out, lost action and eased
tracked leaders, every chance 3f out, soon ridden, one pace final 2f
dwelt, pulled hard in rear, headway in mid-division halfway, challenged over 2f out, soon ridden, close 3rd, held when short of room inside final furlong
took keen hold, mid-division, snatched up on rails and lost position 5f out, not a danger after
always behind, tailed off final 3f
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, eased when beaten 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right, stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
Jockser, Valance and Most Definitely are three against the field in this staying handicap and the vote is given to Most Definitely. The selection has dropped to a handy mark has ran well over hurdles of late and under conditions that suit he looks a value bet in an open affair. Jockser rates the main danger as he is another that will relish conditions. He goes well fresh and with his yard liking a tilt at the ring he should be watched in the market. Valance was a fair fourth behind Synonymy last time and is another with place claims but he often finds less than expected off the bridle. Of the others Carlton Scroop's best form is on the all-weather while Mostarsil has the ability to go close off this mark but is hard to win with and Most Definitely gets the nod.
Jockser (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on, no extra close home, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Serramanna (8-9) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Noddies Way 12-1 (9-11) Slowly away, pushed up to track clear leader after 1f, led over 7f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 8l behind Franchoek (9-3) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Carlton Scroop (FR) 15-2 (8-2) Behind, headway over 4f out, driven and hung left over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 13, 4l behind Critical Stage (8-7) at Kempton 2m hcap (5) pol.
Mostarsil (USA) 5-1 (9-7) Held up in last pair, stayed on one pace and no impression final 2f, 4th of 8, 7l behind Franchoek (9-3) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Neckar Valley (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 6l behind Orphina (8-6) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Top Trees 6-1 (9-1) Keen, held up, ridden, effort and not much room over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Right Option (8-1) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Lysander's Quest (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out, 7th of 12, 8l behind Strobe (8-12) at Folkestone 1m 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
St Fris 20-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 16l behind Treason Trial (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Honour High 5-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 5th of 10, 9l behind Jayer Gilles (8-5) at Bath 2m 1f hcap (6) frm in Jun.
Go Amwell 9-2 (9-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 3f out, never nearer, 8th of 16, 14l behind Me Fein (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 4f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Aug.
Most Definitely (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on well from 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Colwyn Bay (9-9) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Valance (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) In touch, chased leaders 6f out, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Synonymy (8-10) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
