1

Soldier’s Gold

Improved to win Class 4 Handicap over 1200m at Ascot convincingly in July. Since well held in Group 2 over 1400m. In the mix.

2

Balon D’Or

Not yet lived up to early promise. Well beaten in similar race at Goodwood three weeks ago. Needs to improve.

3

Inishfallen

Decent level of form, midfield in Listed race over 1200m in July. Needs more.

4

Gushing Gold

Needs to step up on her placed efforts in Maiden and Novice company at up to 1400m.

5

Aragon Castle

Promising efforts when first and second in two Class 4 races over around 1400m on fast and soft ground. In the mix.

6

Expert Choice

Twice runner-up in Novice races before won one convincingly over 1487m this month. Not certain to appreciate shorter distance.

7

Rednblue Sovereign

Steady progress. Won on fifth start, first encounter with soft ground. Needs to improve.

8

Barg

Promising start but beaten a long way when stepped up in Class and from 1200m to 1400m latest. Needs to improve. Wears cheekpieces for the first time.

9

Bigbertiebassett

Made good start and won Novice nicely over 1405m in June. Beaten a long way in Listed race since which reduces enthusiasm.

10

Lincoln Legacy

A good collection of results, winning two from four at decent level. Suited by good ground.

11

Misemerald

Performed well all four starts, winning two. Needs further improvement. In the mix.

12

Matloob

Improved switched to an all-weather track, winning well over 1019m. Less good back on turf in July. Not certain to stay 1400m.

13

Gamraan

Improved to finish second in competitive Handicap over 1400m at Goodwood this month. A live contender.

14

Ajwadi

Won fair Maiden over 1200m at third attempt. Likely to improve for step up in trip. In the mix.

15

Lexington Belle

Showed ability when switched to Handicaps, winning twice at modest level. Needs more.

16

Straight A

Won minor Novice on fast ground then made joint-favourite for Class 2 event. Soft ground may explain heavy defeat. Hard to assess.

17

Blue Collar

Unplaced all three outings although not beaten far in latest run almost two weeks ago. Handicap mark looks fair. Interesting.

18

Dark Encounter

Followed up debut second with disappointing last when favourite. Heavy ground perhaps to blame for later defeat. Needs to improve.

19

Keep Warm

Progressive. Won two Handicaps in July over 1200m. May improve at 1400m.

20

Nelson Rose

Not disgraced in Maidens over 1400m, latest when midfield on 18 August. Needs a lot more.