in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, soon every chance, kept on same pace
led until hampered and headed after 100 yards, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on one pace
dwelt and slow into stride, close up, switched right 2f out, headway to lead entering final furlong, ridden and ran on
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt headway and crossed to rail and led after 100 yards, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
Whitecrest has won three times here, all off higher marks. John Spearing’s mare is still capable in this grade, despite her advancing years, and demands the utmost respect. Dream For Life hasn’t won anywhere yet but was only beaten a couple of lengths on her handicap debut at Bath while another maiden, Flora Tristan, was beaten under a length at Kempton last month. ARCANISTA only won a seller here last week and carries a penalty but she has a solid record when ridden by the champion, who keeps the partnership intact. Dusty got off the mark over course and distance last week but is also penalised and giving 4lb to the selection less Nicola Currie’s allowance.
Dusty 7-1 (9-6) Outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, soon switched left to challenge, ran on to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Brighton 5f hcp (6) gf in Sep beating Ghepardo (9-8) by nk, 8 ran.
Flora Tristan 16-1 (9-7) Chased leader, led inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner inside final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Chloellie (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Arcanista (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders on outside, ridden to challenge over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, led final 110 yards, soon clear, won at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gf in Sep beating Harlequin Rose (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Whitecrest 6-1 (9-9) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Just An Idea (9-12) at Chepstow 6f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Dream For Life 14-1 (8-9) Prominent, led after 1f, headed inside final furlong, weakened closing stages, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Red Alert (9-10) at Bath 6f hcp (5) fm in Sep.
Copilot 12-1 (8-13) Keen, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened soon after, last of 7, 16 1/4l behind Belated Breath (9-9) at Salisbury 6f hcp fll (5) gs in Aug.
Compton Abbey 8-1 (9-3) With leaders stands side, pushed along when carried left and badly hampered over 1f out, no danger after, 9th of 10, 7 1/4l behind David's Beauty (9-0) at Chepstow 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
