tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on strongly
keen early, in touch, effort 2f out, no impression
steadied in rear, took keen hold, late headway, never on terms
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
NonRunner
Speculative Bid is a smart performer on his day but hasn't had much racing since 2015 and his last run was on the all-weather at Deauville in December. Mijack enjoys some cut in the ground as he showed at Newmarket in April and connections will be hoping for more rain which would greatly increase his chances. Salateen makes a quick reappearance after a brave attempt to make all in a lucrative handicap at Chelmsford on Saturday and won here in July. SO BELOVED hasn't won since May 2016 when successful in a course and distance Listed contest. His last six runs have been at Group level, including two places, so he can take advantage of the big drop in class.
Mjjack (IRE) 13-8fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, headway over 3f out, ridden and effort to challenge 2f out, one pace over 1f out, no impression with front pair inside final furlong, lost 3rd final strides, 4th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Safe Voyage (8-7) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Salateen 20-1 (9-9) Led, soon joined, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Cenotaph (9-8) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (2) pol in Sep.
So Beloved 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, took keen hold and always in rear, 8th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Expert Eye (9-1) at York 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Ultimate Avenue (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Prominent centre, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, 24th of 27, 15 1/2l behind Burnt Sugar (9-2) at Ascot 7f hcp stks (2) gf in Jul.
Inshiraah (FR) 50-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 22 1/4l behind Unforgetable Filly (9-2) at Haydock 1m lst fll stks (1) gf in Aug.
Speculative Bid (IRE) (8-12) 6th of 12, 3l behind Mr Owen (8-12) at Deauville 7f lst stks in Dec.