held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon struggling
held up in 7th, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and struggling soon after
chased leading trio, hung right and weakened 2f out
tracked leading pair on inside, went 2nd well over 1f out, driven and stayed on from over 1f out, never quite able to get to winner, lost 2nd well inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up in rear, came wide into straight, stayed on one pace final 2f
made all, driven along 2f out, stayed on gamely final furlong
in touch, effort on inside over 2f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out
held up in touch, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd well inside final furlong, not able to reach winner
chased winner pushed along 4f out, lost 2nd well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
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The return to two miles should suit the nicely-weighted DESERT RECLUSE. Pat Eddery's colt was heavily eased at York last time but he has run two good races over this course and distance. A mark of 90 looks at the upper limit of his ability but he looks worth chancing today. Atlantic Tiger is another who should improve for the longer trip, whilst Ermyn Lodge always tries his best but he didn't enjoy Goodwood when last seen in June. Aaim To Prosper runs this track very well, a comment that also applies to Colloquial who beat him here in July. Keenes Day looks leniently treated by the handicapper for his Beverley success, and along with Perfect Shot, Woolfall Treasure and the consistent Omokoroa helps make this a very competitive finale.
Woolfall Treasure 14-1 (9-5) Towards rear, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous, 14th of 16, 15l behind Kansai Spirit (9-2) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Keenes Day (FR) 5-2fav (10-0) Tracked leader, headway to lead 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, held on near finish, won at Beverley 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug beating Rawnaq (8-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Perfect Shot (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never near leaders, 11th of 16, 7l behind Kansai Spirit (9-2) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Aaim To Prosper (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, lost place over 4f out, last of 8, 27l behind Sans Frontieres (9-8) at Newbury 1m 5f Grp 3 (1) gs in Aug.
Bow To No One (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Mid-division on inside, effort to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression, 6th of 10, 10l behind Bernie The Bolt (9-13) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Ermyn Lodge 4-1 (8-13) Tracked leading pair, pushed along over 4f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off and eased, last of 8, 48l behind Woolfall Treasure (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Omokoroa (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Mid-division on inside, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leading pair over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Topolski (9-8) at Chester 2m hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Desert Recluse (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Always in rear, 11th of 16, 47l behind Mount Athos (8-1) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug.
Atlantic Tiger (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Driven and early reminders to chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 12l behind Mister Angry (9-5) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Colloquial 8-1 (9-13) In touch on outside, ridden and effort when slightly hampered 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to go 3rd post, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Bernie The Bolt (9-13) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Rugell (ARG) 20-1 (9-1) Made most, joined 4f out, kept narrow advantage until headed final 150 yards, lost 2 places well inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Phoenix Flight (8-12) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Jun.
