held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on, nearest finish
led, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, no extra
always behind
held up, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out
prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
behind, never on terms
held up, headway over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on
always behind
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon no impression
held up, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
always behind
A maiden handicap is not the best betting medium, but Gouranga does look to have strong claims and is taken to lead home Phone in and Smart Gal. Henry Candy's three-year-old has shown a consistent level of form in maidens and handicaps this season and this looks her easiest task to date. Being by Robellino this slightly longer trip should suit and she should be there or thereabouts. Smart Gal caught the eye when a close up third behind the top class Snoqualmie Boy at Salisbury in May. She has since disappointed on two occasions, but if that first run of the season was her true ability she will be hard to beat. Phone In wasn't beaten far over course and distance last time and has to be considered for each-way purposes. Overlook may prove best of the low-weights, but we return to Gouranga as our idea of the winner.
Hawridge Star (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along 5f out, soon struggling, 10th of 12, 11l behind Alessano (9-9) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Desert Storm (DEN) 3-1jt-fav (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 15, 5l behind Gifted Musician (9-0) at Catterick 1m 4f mdn stk (5) sft in Nov.
Beaufort 40-1 (9-9) Close up on outside, ridden 6f out, weakened approaching straight, last of 9, 21l behind Ardea Brave (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Smart Gal (IRE) 15-2 (7-13) Started slowly, always in rear, well behind final 2f, 8th of 9, 22l behind Mudawin (10-0) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Malakiya (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 6l behind Buster Hyvonen (10-0) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Avicia 50-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 4f out, 13th of 14, 46l behind Desert Sea (8-8) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Gouranga 13-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Tayman (9-11) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Phone In 9-1 (9-4) Led at steady pace, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied again inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Wings of Dawn (8-6) at Bath 1m 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Montana Sky (IRE) 150-1 (9-3) Chased leader, driven along over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 13l behind Topjeu (9-3) at Bath 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Squiffy 33-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced, 9th of 13, 9l behind Very Far (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gd in Aug.
Storm Prospect 16-1 (9-8) Took keen hold, close up, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Good Article (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Noddies Way 6-1 (9-1) Prominent, disputed lead 10f out, ridden over 2f out and weakened, 6th of 10, 16l behind Picacho (9-0) at Goodwood 2m 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Adage 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 9l behind Gambling Spirit (9-10) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Fonic Rock (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 11l behind Trick Or Treat (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 4f 3yo fll hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Overlook 11-2 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Skit (8-7) at Chepstow 2m 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug.
