always mid-division
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, not clear run over 3f out, soon driven and headway, chased winner inside final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear, never dangerous
behind, some late headway, never nearer
held up in touch, went 2nd over 7f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on well, never nearer
mid division, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, soon prominent, lost place and under pressure 7f out, smooth headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden and in command
mid division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, lost place well over 2f out
held up, never dangerous
A competitive handicap and RIGHT STUFF is nominated to get the better of It's A Date and Zaaqya. The selection returns to the level today after a couple of runs over hurdles. He was a winner when last seen on the flat at Kempton and as he was good value for his winning margin that day it could be that he is still a step ahead of the handicapper. It's A Date looks the chief danger as he won well at Leicester last month and the form of that success has since been franked. Zaaqya had an excuse last time as he seemed unsuited by the soft ground so the return to a faster surface here should see him in a much better light. Toujours Souriante showed improved form to win at Hamilton last time. She remains unexposed so there could be more to come from her. However, Right Stuff still looks to be a step ahead of the handicapper and he gets the vote.
Bureaucrat 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon recovered into mid-division, struggling when not much room over 2f out, well beaten after, 10th of 14, 11l behind Manyriverstocross (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
It's A Date 10-3 (9-6) Made all, ridden 2f out, unchallenged, won at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jul beating Rotative (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Right Stuff (FR) 11-10fav (8-11) Held up in rear, steady headway from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well to lead final stride, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr beating Encircled (9-5) by hd, 8 ran.
Gloucester 4-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 9l behind Run For Ede's (8-11) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Capable Guest (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, some late headway, never nearer, 7th of 11, 7l behind Eton Fable (9-1) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) fm.
Takafu (USA) 9-1 (8-10) Raced on outside in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 8th of 15, 11l behind Callisto Moon (8-4) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Zaaqya 13-2 (8-13) Held up, effort over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, hung right and no impression from over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Kings Destiny (9-4) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jul.
Wait For The Light 12-1 (9-6) In touch 4th, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Eforetta (8-7) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in May.
Oasis Knight (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Keen, towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 14l behind Perpetually (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
Strathcal 3-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, led over 3f out until over 2f out, remained with every chance until entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Royal Diamond (8-11) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Toujours Souriante 13-2 (7-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, stayed on and switched left inside last, soon led, kept on, won at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul beating Chookie Hamilton (9-1) by 4l, 5 ran.
Admirable Duque (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Raced wide, held up in touch, headway to press leaders over 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 9l behind Ermyn Lodge (8-6) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Boz 14-1 (8-11) Pulled hard in mid-division, weakened well over 2f out, 11th of 17, 15l behind Drill Sergeant (9-7) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
