close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression final furlong
held up, headway when not clear run and short of room over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, ran on
towards rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
keen in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
slowly away towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
led 2f, tracked leader, led again over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, ridden out
held up, pushed long over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
close up, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
keen headway to lead 8f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Sharp Operator is best over shorter distances and won over a mile here a fortnight ago. GOLDEN DEAL (NAP) is preferred having nearly caused a shock at Lingfield on her return from lay-off when beaten only a nose. She looks capable of opening her account off her current mark and can confirm running with Cat Royale. Waterproof’s recent second came over 1m4f but Red Gunner finished in front of Rocksette when runner-up over today’s trip at Bath last month. Arlecchino's Arc landed a course and distance double early in the year but hasn’t raced since June.
Arlecchino's Arc (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, behind, headway on outside to chase leaders halfway, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, dist behind Confils (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Sharp Operator 4-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden and headway entering final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Sep beating Red Skye Delight (9-0) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Rocksette 20-1 (9-6) Held up, never a factor, 8th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Poetic Legacy (8-5) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Red Gunner 3-1fav (9-4) Held up mid-division, driven when not clear run inside final 2f, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 7th of 11, 4 1/4l behind About Glory (9-1) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) fm in Sep.
Mrs Ivy 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 20 3/4l behind Inteldream (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn stks (6) pol in Sep.
Golden Deal (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Keen early, always well placed, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, hard ridden and headed post, 2nd of 14, shd behind Fame N Fortune (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Salmon Fishing (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Not much room start, held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Lukoutoldmakezebak (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Dutch Artist (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Slowly away, behind, plugged on final furlong, no threat, 6th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Brutalab (10-1) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (6) sft in Sep.
Hidden Dream (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Held up behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Muraaqeb (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Falls Creek (USA) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, effort to challenge 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon outpaced, no impression with front pair inside final furlong, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Lauberhorn Rocket (9-5) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Seaquinn 8-1 (8-10) Raced wide towards rear, outpaced halfway, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Hindaam (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Waterproof 28-1 (8-9) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Celtic Classic (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Indian Sea 66-1 (8-11) Held up, hampered 7f out, headway over 5f out, lost place over 2f out, last of 10, 18 3/4l behind Perfect Number (8-11) at Chelmsford City 1m fll stks (4) pol in Sep.
Cat Royale (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Led early, chased leader, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Fame N Fortune (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
