held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, some headway, never on terms
always towards rear
held up towards rear, never a factor
held up in touch, no impression from over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden and one paced from over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed approaching 2f out, one pace
held up in touch, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, no extra final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
held up, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leader, led approaching 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
MOHEEBB is taken to land this quality contest though Plaisterer and Stevie Thunder have shown enough to suggest that they will go close. Ruth Carr's gelding has gone from strength to strength this term in spite of ground that probably hasn't completely suited him. Effective with plenty of give underfoot, he faces a stiff task off these terms but with his yard in such rude form, it would be folly to think that he could not improve again. Plaisterer won well at Doncaster. Today represents a massive step up in grade though she is worthy of the opportunity. Stevie Thunder has been given a 3lb rise for a recent placing at York. That could be a fair enough assessment by the handicapper as that handicap looked particularly smart at the time. Unbreak My Heart is much better than that no show at Goodwood suggests. Wise Dennis has shown little for a long time but were he to run within 15lb of his career best, he would be a factor. King Charles has ran respectably in handicap company of late. A winner off 90, he has found winning difficult since accruing the extra weight. Demolition won a claimer at York and is now 2lb higher than his last winning handicap mark. Marvo won a decent pot at Hamilton Park though a combination of a longer trip and a 7lb rise in the handicap may cook his goose. Moheebb makes most appeal in the best race of the day.
King Charles 12-1 (10-0) Broke well, soon mid-division, hung left and effort over 1f out, soon hampered and beaten, 7th of 11, 9l behind Lord Theo (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Wise Dennis 50-1 (8-12) Always behind, 18th of 19, 20l behind Roaring Forte (9-0) at York 1m hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Moheebb (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden to challenge, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 13l behind Lord Theo (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Ladies Best 25-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, some headway when not clear run over 4f out, behind after, 15th of 19, 14l behind Sesenta (8-8) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Unbreak My Heart (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) In touch, not much room 3f out, weakened 2f out, 13th of 14, 15l behind Drumfire (9-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Jul.
Plaisterer 4-1 (9-2) Held up, headway well over 1f out, stayed on well to lead towards finish, won at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul beating Shaloo Diamond (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Stevie Thunder 33-1 (8-5) Mid-division, every chance over 1f out, gradually weakened, 2nd of 17, hd behind Royal Destination (9-2) at York 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in Aug.
Bucked Off (SAF) 50-1 (9-6) Took keen hold in rear, carrying head awkwardly under pressure over 3f out, soon well beaten, 13th of 14, 28l behind Whispering Gallery (9-3) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
Hillview Boy (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Dropped into rear soon after start, ridden 3f out, no impression, 13th of 16, 11l behind Fanjura (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Granston (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, driven and lost place over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, 11th of 12, 35l behind Distant Memories (9-6) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Charlie Tokyo (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Held up, mid-division, came stands side and headway to track leaders over 3f out, led stands side group over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Middlemarch (8-7) at York 1m 2f clm stks (4) gs.
Marvo 9-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, good headway on outside from 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcap (3) sft in Aug beating Mountain Cat (9-9) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Demolition 10-1 (9-10) In touch, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 4l behind Rangefinder (9-10) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Ella 22-1 (9-13) Held up mid-division, effort and headway over 2f out, chased clear winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 12, 9l behind Distant Memories (9-6) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
