mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, one pace
held up towards rear, effort on outside over 1f out, ran on, not reached leaders
soon led, 6 lengths clear 8f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, stayed on, never able to challenge
broke well, soon held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, driven clear
mid-division, headway 6f out, chased clear leader 3f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch, lost place over 2f out
tracked clear leader, keen early, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Mark Johnston may have the nap hand here with three solid options and from the trio the pin falls on SABOTAGE. The selection was never able to hold a desirable pitch at Goodwood last time but is far better rated on his good third here to Munsef earlier in July. A strong stayer, his jockey will need to sit close to the pace but if he can then this progressive son of Halling may get back to winning ways. Alanbrooke is the likely pace angle to the race; he has improved markedly for the application of blinkers and he can be forgiven his latest blip. His beating of Sweetheart looks like excellent form, as does Quai D'Orsay's win at Haydock however he has struggled since; the drop in trip is a bonus. Barwell Bridge is better than his run at Goodwood last time, Polly's Mark is progressing well but her handicap mark is rising as a result, whilst Chiberta King finished one place ahead of the selection last time and is a player. Braveheart Move disappointed in that Classic Vintage race but had previously looked progressive, Mabuya is ultra-consistent, whilst Holyrood has stamina to prove and goes without the visor sported last time. A terrific three-year-old handicap, where we tentatively side with Sabotage.
Quai d'Orsay 8-1 (8-7) Prominent, chased leader after 2f, led over 2f out until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased, 9th of 14, 8l behind Manyriverstocross (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
Sabotage (UAE) 8-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 3f out, one pace final 2f, 8th of 14, 10l behind Classic Vintage (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Alanbrooke 13-8fav (9-1) Led, driven and headed 2f out, soon no chance with winner, weakened and just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 6, 10l behind Darley Sun (8-2) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jul.
Barwell Bridge 25-1 (9-1) Slowly away, never going well and always in rear, 13th of 14, 21l behind Classic Vintage (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Polly's Mark (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Tracked leading trio on inner, headway 3f out, challenged over 2f out, led just inside final 2f, driven and stayed on gamely when pressed inside final furlong, in command when edged right near finish, won at Newbury 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gs beating Fallen In Love (8-5) by 1l, 9 ran.
Chiberta King 9-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, driven along over 2f out, plugged on, never going pace to get competitive, 7th of 14, 10l behind Classic Vintage (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Holyrood 7-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 14l behind Quai D'orsay (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-90 (2) gd in Jun.
Mabuya (UAE) 3-1fav (8-8) Tracked leaders, driven to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Shamali (9-8) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Braveheart Move (IRE) 3-1fav (8-9) In touch, driven over 3f out, soon weakened and hampered, 12th of 14, 16l behind Classic Vintage (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
