tracked leading pair, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with easy winner, stayed on for clear 2nd
tracked leading trio, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
half-reared start, took keen hold in last pair, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked winner, ridden and no impression when lost 2nd over 1f out, plugged on in 3rd
made all, shaken up and came clear inside final furlong, unchallenged
Nonrunner
Childesplay and Air of Mystery were second and third in a conditions race at Newmarket in June but have more on their plate here. Wordcraft has failed to score off lower marks since winning at Newmarket and Kempton at the start of the summer and may come up short again conceding 5lb to LACING (NAP). The latter can complete a successful afternoon for the Fahey team as she handles soft ground and looked to be on the way back when fifth at Newmarket last month when stablemate Bond's Girl was behind. This is a step up for Trixie Malone, who is also a couple of pounds out of the handicap.
Wordcraft 6-4fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, led approaching 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 4, 2 1/2l behind Mistrusting (9-5) at Newmarket 7f hcp fll (3) gd in Aug.
Bond's Girl 16-1 (8-12) Raced far side always in rear, 15th of 17, 10 1/4l behind Mubtaghaa (9-3) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Childesplay 7-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, joined winner inside final furlong when rider dropped rein, no extra near finish, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Ishiamber (8-13) at Newmarket 6f fll stks (3) gd in Jun.
Lacing 25-1 (8-10) Raced stand side held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Mubtaghaa (9-3) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Trixie Malone 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Rosalie Bonheur (8-10) at Windsor 1m hcp fll (4) gd in Aug.
Air of Mystery 10-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Cape Xenia (8-11) at Windsor 6f hcp fll (4) gf in Aug.
