towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
led to 3f out, chased winner until weakened 2f out
mid-division on outside, headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong
bumped start, soon tracking leader, taken to stand rail and led 3f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, held on gamely all out
in touch, when hampered on far rail and stumbled over 4f out, not recover
in touch, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken final furlong
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
prominent, chased winner 2f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, gaining at finish just failed
in touch, stayed in centre course and weakened 2f out
not much room start, always behind
always in rear
Dancing Mystery, Chatshow and Zazous are the three for the shortlist with the consistent Dancing Mystery getting the vote. Chatshow made light of a three month lay off when scoring at Bath last time. He had earlier met trouble in running at Warwick and with that success under his belt is respected. Zazous scored at Newbury two outings ago over six furlongs and attempted a follow up at Goodwood last time over the minimum trip. He was staying on well at the finish but seemed to find five furlongs on the sharp side and may find the same again here. Dancing Mystery has been running well of late, with a fine effort to be second at Goodwood then followed by a win on a return visit to the Sussex track. He has gone up just four pounds for that success and Dancing Mystery is taken to follow up.
Summer Recluse (USA) 10-1 (8-8) In rear, came wide entering straight, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 8l behind Rosein (8-11) at W'hampton 6f hcap (4) pol.
Danjet (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, soon regained lead, kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 20, nk behind Kay Two (9-4) at York 5f hcap (5) sft.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 14th of 20, 9l behind Kay Two (9-4) at York 5f hcap (5) sft.
Dancing Mystery 8-1 (8-11) Made all, ridden and edged right final furlong, kept on well, won at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gd in Sept beating Carcinetto (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Namir (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) In touch, stand's side, weakened 2f out, 11th of 16, 6l behind Special Gold (8-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sept.
Chatshow (USA) 9-2fav (9-0) Towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, edged left, ridden out, won at Bath 6f app hcp (6) gf in Sept beating Davids Mark (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Zazous 10-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway final furlong, kept on, 4th of 17, 2l behind Dancing Mystery (8-11) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Tipsy Lillie 33-1 (9-2) Raced far side, behind, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Limonia (9-5) at Folkestone 6f fll hcp (6) gs in Aug.
