close up, led 2f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace
held up, pushed along over 5f out, headway on outer over 2f out, led entering final furlong, just held on
in touch, chased leaders over 6f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly away, in rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held near finish
held up, chased leaders over 4f out, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, pushed along over 4f out, weakened 3f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
held up and keen, pushed along 7f out, soon detached
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
A poor opener, even by sellers' standards, and we'll take a chance with TUBBY LITTLEJOHNS, ahead of Dream In Blue and Franali. None of these have great form to their name; Dream In Blue has the highest official rating by some distance, but that's due to form earlier in the year in much shorter races on the all-weather. Stepped up to this sort of trip recently he's not fared nearly as well, and has yet to repay connections the 140,000 paid for him. Tubby Littlejohns has only had one run before, and that was a disappointing effort in a bumper. Switching to this code may produce dividends, and it does seem a long way for Bernard Llewellyn to send his charge, and any market support would encourage us further. Market confidence for Franali who's had a lengthy lay-off would be interesting; again, it's a big step up in trip. Jane Chapple-Hyam's more than capable of sending out a winner in this sort of contest, and Classic Dancer is another returning from a break and stepping up in trip, for what's only his third outing and first at this distance and on turf. A very trappy contest; something has to win it though, and we'll side with Tubby Littlejohns.
Art Gallery 40-1 (7-13) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 7th of 11, 14l behind Saxona (8-11) at Carlisle 2m 1f (6) gd in Jul.
Carlton Mac 20-1 (9-5) Led, swerved left and headed over 7f out, driven and weakned over 2f out, 11th of 14, 16l behind Dimashq (8-13) at Ripon 1m 4f ldy hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun.
Dream In Blue 16-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, not handled bend over 5f out and lost place, weakened well over 3f out, 6th of 8, 22l behind Brave Bugsy (8-5) at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Just Oscar (GER) 25-1 (8-2) Hampered start, took keen hold towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 14, 7l behind Many Welcomes (8-3) at Chester 1m app hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Tubby Littlejohns (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) In touch, driven over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 29l behind Crazy Chris (10-2) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Autumn Charm 50-1 (8-6) Soon chased winner, lost 2nd 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 17l behind Credential (8-8) at Southwell 1m 3f (6) fbs in Jul.
Classic Dancer 100-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, reminders over 7f out, weakening when hampered 5f out, soon behind, 11th of 12, 38l behind Anfield Road (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 5f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Dec.
One Tou Many 10-1 (8-0) Held up, raced wide, ridden 6f out, weakened 4f out, last of 12, well behind Dazzling Begum (8-4) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jul.
Ernies Keep 50-1 (8-1) Always behind, 10th of 11, 29l behind Rosewin (8-4) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jun.
Franali (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 39l behind Doncosaque (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo clm stks (6) pol in Nov.
Indigo Belle (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 22l behind Ask Dan (8-12) at Carlisle 1m 3yo sll (6) gd in Jul.
