took a strong hold throughout behind leader, not fluent 4th, ridden after 2 out, every chance in 3rd final flight, faded run-in
led, pushed along and headed approaching 2 out, weakened quickly before last
raced keenly early, chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, slightly hampered behind front rank approaching last where not fluent, weakened flat
held up in rear, in touch, headway to press leaders before last, pushed out and led run-in, edged left, stayed on well, readily
raced keenly early, tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, hung left before last, ridden and headed run-in, no extra
Graffiti was beaten by Mutara on similar terms at Stratford in July but improved on that run when scoring over track and trip on his next start over timber when Mr Freedom was a well-beaten third. Mutara’s stable also run CABRAKAN, who would have been the best of these on the Flat and will have had plenty of schooling. He gets the nod with the other newcomers best watched.
Graffiti 7-4fav (11-2) Chased leaders, led going easily after 2 out, pushed out and drew clear run-in, comfortably, won at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn (4) gd in Aug beating Never No Trouble (10-9) by 7 1/2l, 7 ran.
Mutara 4-6fav (11-6) Led, ridden approaching last, headed towards finish, 2nd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Flintstone (11-0) at Stratford 2m (3) gd in Aug.
Executive Pool 5-2 (8-13) Held up in 4th, pushed along over 7f out, driven over 3f out, one pace in 4th 2f out, plugged on, went 3rd last strides, 3rd of 6, 5 1/2l behind Pablo Prince (10-1) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Mr Freedom 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, dropped to rear in touch before 3rd, headway into 3rd before 2 out, held when not fluent last, 3rd of 7, 16l behind Graffiti (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Miss Fedora (IRE) Helmet filly out of Shahabad.
Cabrakan (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Dwelt in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Wynter Wildes (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Aug.
