Held up, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, never nearer
Midfield, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, kept on
Prominent, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead 2f out, ran on well
In leading pair, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened 1f out
Midfield, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on
In leading pair, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on
Midfield, ridden and weakened 2f out
Always in rear
Hurtle is more exposed than most and sets only a moderate standard despite going close at Epsom in August. EXPRESSIONLESS is preferred as he’s faced a couple of tougher tasks at Newmarket so far and will find life easier in this. Do It For Love finished closer last time while Cinq Douzaine is a sister to a winner and Artisand is related to a winner in France.
Artisand (IRE) Mastercraftsman colt out of Desert Haze.
Expressionless 11-4fav (9-2) Dwelt in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Tenerife Sunshine (9-2) at Newmarket 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
Hurtle (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) In touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, pressed winner towards finish, 2nd of 6, shd behind Star Player (9-11) at Epsom 7f (5) gd in Aug.
Zous Baby 66-1 (9-0) Midfield, lost ground and dropped to rear when pushed along 3f out, plugged on inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 12 3/4l behind Revenite (9-11) at Kempton 6f stks (5) pol in Sep.
Cinq Douzaine Sixties Icon filly out of Dozen.
Dee's Dream (IRE) 100-1 (8-13) Slowly away, headway to chase leader, pushed along over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Lord Uhtred (9-4) at Kempton 7f stks (4) pol in Sep.
Do It For Love 66-1 (8-11) Close up, pushed along 3f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Almarin (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m stks (5) gs in Sep.
Estrella Icon 125-1 (8-13) Midfield, dropped to rear after 1f, pushed along 4f out, made no impression, 8th of 12, at Kempton 1m stks (5) pol in Sep.
Hot In Havana 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 7, 13 1/2l behind Jumbeau (9-0) at Brighton 5f stks (5) gf in Apr.