chased winner until ridden over 2f out, one pace
in rear, effort on outer well over 1f out, never dangerous
pushed along towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
chased leaders until ridden and lost place over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on
bumped soon after start, in touch, kept on over 1f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear
made all, kept on well
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
towards rear, weakened over 1f out
bumped soon after start, mid-division, never dangerous
hung right throughout, in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
Drifting Gold looks worth opposing from stall 14, and we will do so with Coconut Moon who is preferred to Kay Two and Bahamian Ballet. The selection is a course specialist and the case for him getting his head in front is further enhanced by the fact that he has the plum draw in stall 1. He has been placed on his last two visits here, he has also won here and he has ground conditions in his favour so he looks primed to run a big race. Drifting Gold has the ability to win this but he will need plenty of luck to score from his outside draw. Bahamian Ballet has never run here before so it remains to be seen if he handles the track and after a string of consistent efforts we suspect the handicapper may now have his measure. Kay Two has a good draw but he is best with some some cut in the ground, while Handsome Cross, Racoon and Desert Dreamer are others that have been done no favours by the draw. Cosmic Destiny has got stall 4 here which will give her a chance and this in-form mare could represent the each-way value in the race. However, Coconut Moon looks to have everything in his favour and he can land the prize and add to the recent good run of the stable.
Bahamian Ballet 9-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Shes Minnie (9-3) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Spanish Ace 33-1 (8-8) Raced far side, chased leaders, soon ridden, weakened and eased final furlong, 12th of 18, 7l behind Golden Dixie (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Misaro (GER) 33-1 (8-10) Raced far side, never a factor, 13th of 18, 8l behind Golden Dixie (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Handsome Cross (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Hampered start, always rear, last of 10, 11l behind Bahamian Ballet (9-3) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Bluebok 10-1 (9-8) Chased leaders for 3f, 10th of 12, 10l behind Maker's Mark (9-1) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Peter Island (FR) 20-1 (8-10) Raced far side, with leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 18, 12l behind Golden Dixie (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Royal Challenge 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 15, 3l behind Glasshoughton (9-7) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Coconut Moon 8-1 (8-11) Raced far side, overall leader after 1f, ridden and hung right over 1f out, driven and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Efistorm (9-5) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Drifting Gold 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead final strides, won at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Scarlett Heart (9-0) by a hd, 10 ran.
Windjammer 11-4fav (8-11) Chased leaders, headway over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, hung left and no impression towards finish, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Ishetoo (8-9) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Raccoon (IRE) 5-6fav (9-4) Made all, driven over 1f out, held on, won at Catterick 5f clm (6) gd in Aug beating Blackheath (8-10) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
The History Man (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Chased winner to over 1f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Melalchrist (9-6) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Cosmic Destiny (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Held up, headway over 2f out, switched right to challenge 1f out, ran on to lead last strides, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug beating Master Malarkey (8-4) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Kay Two (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Raced stand's side, chased leaders for 3f, 21st of 24, 9l behind Stoneacre Lad (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Jul.
Desert Dreamer (IRE) 10-3fav (9-8) Held up towards rear, driven and headwayover 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, nk behind Little Edward (9-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
