prominent, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, eased, tailed off
prominent early, soon mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, went 2nd just over 1f out, no chance with winner
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression when hung right over 1f out
in rear, left behind over 2f out, tailed off
mid-division, headway over 6f out, outpaced by winner but pressing for 2nd from 2f out until 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon chasing winner, not able to quicken with that rival over 2f out, lost 2nd just over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, one pace
held up towards rear, hanging right from 2f out, effort over 1f out, no impression
made all, quickened over 2f out, soon clear, ran on well
PENANG PRINCESS is the call in a trappy race where cases can be made for most of the runners. Sagredo hasn't taken to hurdling but was a useful handicapper on his day on the level and the jockey booking takes the eye. He has something to prove as does Hendersyde whose early season promise is in danger of being forgotten. Perfect Shot failed to run his race at Yarmouth but would have claims if bouncing back as would Tungsten Strike who has been a shadow of his former self this term. Woolfall Treasure and Sweetheart both come here in decent form and the trip gives the former a chance of reversing Goodwood form with Jamie Poulton's mare who seems to relish a thorough test. They are two of the likelier winners but a chance is taken with Penang Princess who raced alone when finishing in midfield in a competitive race at York. The race has thrown up plenty of winners with others running well in defeat so the form is rock solid and Penang Princess is fancied to provide it with another boost.
Sagredo (USA) (8-11) 6th of 10, 6l behind Cristobal (8-11) at Deauville(FR) 1m 4f stk in Oct '07.
Woolfall Treasure 5-2fav (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on towards finish, not reached winner, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Callisto Moon (9-2) at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) fm.
Hendersyde (USA) 9-2 (9-5) Chased leading pair until driven along 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Akmal (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Tungsten Strike (USA) 6-1 (9-9) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon dropped away, 6th of 7, 19l behind Merchant Of Dubai (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Sweetheart 8-1 (8-1) Close-up, headway 12f out, chased leaders 8f out, went 2nd going well over 4f out, led 3f out, clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly (hand timed), won at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Jul beating Tyrrells Wood (9-5) by 4l, 19 ran.
Mith Hill 17-2 (9-2) Made virtually all, hard pressed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, won at Chester 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Double Banded (10-0) by 2l, 8 ran.
Relative Strength (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Mith Hill (9-2) at Chester 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Perfect Shot (IRE) 7-4 (8-7) Held up in 4th, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no response, weakened over 1f out, last of 4, 32l behind Aajel (9-9) at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Kimberley Downs (USA) 8-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost place, 7th of 8, 7l behind Royal Diamond (8-2) at Ffos Las 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Penang Princess 8-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders, stayed far side to race alone from 4f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Akmal (9-3) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Aug.
