tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out
keen, held up in touch, ridden and weakened 3f out
in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never near leaders
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in rear, headway 3f out, chased leader 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung left final furlong
in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
steadied start, in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong
held up, not troubled leaders
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on one pace
led after 2f, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong
led 2f, remained prominent, weakened over 3f out
held up, headway from 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
held up, headway 5f out, chased leader 4f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
Sharaayeen was very impressive at Newbury so it looks significant that Richard Hills has opted to partner Dhaamer who is just the sort of horse that his trainer does so well with. He's clearly promising and hasn't been harshly dealt with by the assessor but holes can be picked in his form, he's trying this trip for the first time and is likely to be short enough in the market. The handicapper is proving reluctant to release his grip on Classic Vintage who has each-way claims at best as a result, Satwa Moon should be on the premises and Becausewecan is back down to a similar mark to his last success which came over course and distance but KRISTALETTE may be the value. She's progressed with each start, looks feasibly weighted and is from a family that her trainer has enjoyed plenty of success with.
Topolski (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway 4f out, led 2f out, soon ridden, edged right under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on well towards finish, won at Chester 2m hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Sep beating Rangefinder (9-13) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Macarthur 28-1 (8-8) Headway on outside to lead after 2f, ridden and headed well over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 16, 8l behind Kansai Spirit (9-2) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Dr Livingstone (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Tracked winner, hard ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly, last of 10, well behind Psychic Ability (8-11) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep.
Pippa Greene 28-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous, last of 9, 32l behind Herculean (8-11) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sep.
Lethal Glaze (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Always in rear, struggling from halfway, soon behind, last of 6, 48l behind North Cape (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sep.
Bothy 16-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 12th of 18, 19l behind Desert Recluse (8-3) at York 1m 4f ladys hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Spring Jim 20-1 (8-3) Raced keenly, soon in touch, effort on outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 17, 16l behind Mamlook (8-12) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in May.
Sharaayeen 9-4fav (8-11) Switched left soon after start, held up in rear and took keen hold, not clear run 3f out, headway travelling strongly soon after, quickened to lead 1f out, ran on well, easily, won at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep beating Scottish Boogie (8-2) by 5l, 9 ran.
Satwa Moon (USA) 5-2fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Powerful Melody (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Sep.
Samsons Son 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, no impression final 2f, 8th of 10, 13l behind Bandama (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcap (2) gd in Oct '08.
Becausewecan (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, lost place when not much room over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 9, 6l behind Herculean (8-11) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Sep.
Deportment 50-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 3f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 32l behind Drunken Sailor (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f Listed stks (1) sft in Aug.
Dhaamer (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Raced wide held up, ridden 3f out, headway entering final furlong, driven to lead inside final furlong, won at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep beating Valiant Knight (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Epic (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 14l behind Blissful Moment (9-5) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
Classic Vintage (USA) 12-1 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, one pace final 2f, 7th of 13, 10l behind Martyr (9-8) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
Kristalette (IRE) 10-11fav (8-12) Led for about 1f, chased leader, led again over 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, easily, won at Kempton 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep beating Astral Flower (8-12) by 7l, 7 ran.
