mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out
awkwardly away, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division on outside, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong to lead towards finish
dwelt, soon mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
soon outpaced always behind
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
This seller looks a really good opportunity for OBE GOLD to continue a good run of form leaving Time For Old Time and Noverre To Hide fighting for the places. In addition to being the highest rated in the field by 19lbs but only having to concede a stone to his nearest competitor the selection failed to land a hat-trick on his last start when beaten by a very well treated rival and with no such challenger present this time the gelding should be back in front. Time For Old Time is that nearest rival who makes a belated seasonal bow with terms suggesting he has a bit to find but can at least mount some sort of challenge. He was progressive in three starts last season and could well improve again if race fit. Noverre To Hide could challenge for some minor honours if finding some improvement while Boldinor has at least got some form but a winning run looks out of the question. Possibly a two horse race this but more likely a win for Obe Gold.
Great Knight (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Hatman Jack (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Obe Gold 11-2 (9-9) Prominent, every chance from well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Swinbrook (8-9) at Bath 6f clm stks (6) gd.
Pintano 25-1 (9-4) Chased leader to 4f out, stayed prominent, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 19l behind Carmenero (9-2) at Brighton 6f sell stks (6) gs.
Boldinor 8-1 (9-2) In touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders and every chance over 1f out, not quicken final 1f, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Carmenero (9-2) at Brighton 6f sell stks (6) gs.
Briannsta (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 5l behind Carmenero (9-2) at Brighton 6f sell stks (6) gs.
Connor's Choice 10-1 (10-10) In touch for 2f, soon in rear, 10th of 11, 21l behind Gallego (10-12) at Salisbury 7f am hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Faintly Hopeful 7-2 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 13l behind Jessica Wigmo (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Feb.
Wicksy Creek 66-1 (9-9) Pulled hard, soon led, very wide on 1st turn, headed over 4f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, 7th of 8, 20l behind Maslak (10-13) at Windsor 1m 4f am hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Noverre To Hide (USA) 12-1 (8-6) Raced keenly in mid-division, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 22l behind Captain Jacksparra (9-8) at Lingfield 1m clm stks (6) pol in Jul.
Boundless Applause 14-1 (8-0) Held up, never near leaders, 7th of 12, 8l behind Pintano (9-2) at Nottingham 6f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gd in Jul.
Songful (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, ridden and some headway 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 14l behind Stand In Flames (8-11) at Leicester 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (5) hvy.
Time For Old Time 16-1 (7-12) Started slowly, held up in rear, headway to chase winner 1f out, ran on, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Haven't A Clue (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul '08.
Mr Forthright 28-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up, pushed along halfway, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 21l behind Swinbrook (8-9) at Bath 6f clm stks (6) gd.
