held up in mid-division, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, good headway on outside 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, edged left towards finish
in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened inside final 2f
pulled hard in touch, headway and challenging 2f out, chased winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, rallied to regain 2nd near finish
led until headed 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, beaten 2f out, eased final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden on inside 2f out, plugged on
chased leader to 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, took keen hold and held up towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong until near finish
bumped start, behind, effort on inside over 1f out, plugged on one pace
Carmenero gets the vote here over Tender The Great and Dudley Docker. The selection ran well when fourth behind Hessian last time, and he had previously gone close behind Resplendant Nova over this course and distance. A reproduction of that effort would certainly make him competitive and he should go close. Tender The Great was a fair fourth behind Officer here last time and this filly is admirably consistent. She has the best of the draw and it will be a surprise if she is not able to finish in the places. Dudley Docker was a close third behind Jawaab in a driving finish at Haydock last time and he is clearly capable of getting competitive off his current mark. Towy Girl ran well last time and looks a good each-way bet, but Carmenero stands out for us and gets the pick.
Carmenero (GER) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Hessian (8-5) at Lingfield 7f hcap (4) pol.
Jacquart (NZ) 66-1 (9-5) Took keen hold in touch, weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 14l behind Cactus Rose (9-4) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Tender The Great (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Held up, headway 2f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Officer (8-12) at Kempton 1m app hcp (4) pol.
Indian's Feather (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Always promient, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Alfresco (9-0) at Kempton 7f hcap (4) pol.
Dudley Docker (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-8) Mid-division, headway well over 2f out, soon ridden, led well inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 3rd of 15, nk behind Jawaab (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcap (5) gf.
Gilded Youth 9-4fav (9-3) Made all, ridden and in command over 1f out, ran on well, won at Kempton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol beating Touch of Style (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Subadar 1-2fav (8-13) Unruly in stalls, keen, soon chased leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Folkestone 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr beating Golden Platitude (9-12) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Resplendent Ace (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Led, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 6l behind Mount Hermon (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Touch of Style (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Gilded Youth (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Bonne d'Argent (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 17, 27l behind Lang Shining (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Empire Dancer (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Pressed leader to 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 13l behind Don't Panic (9-7) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Towy Girl (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Prominent, effort 2f out, no impression when hung left inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Gilded Youth (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Oscarshall (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out soon beaten, last of 14, 15l behind Oceana Gold (9-0) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Satyricon 12-1 (8-6) Held up, improved 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Captain Jacksparra (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
