in touch, ridden over 2f out, not quicken towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on
held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
always towards rear
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, staying on when hampered well inside final furlong
Part Timer can be another winner for the in-form Mick Channon, while Coconut Queen and Orpen Prince are also expected to run well. The selection was successful in a decent event at Haydock back in June and made a very pleasing handicap debut at Goodwood recently. That appeared to be a stronger race than this and he looks certain to go close despite top-weight. Coconut Queen made it third time lucky when comfortably landing a Carlisle maiden earlier this month. The handicapper hasn't been too harsh and a big run can be expected. Orpen Prince was easily brushed aside by Domino Dancer last time, but was clear of the rest. He gets in here on a tempting mark and should play his part in the finish. Voodoo Moon is running well at present and looks the pick of the others, however Part Timer has more scope for improvement and gets the verdict.
Part Timer (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Outpaced early, ridden and headway from 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Northern Fling (8-10) at Goodwood 6f 2yo hcp (3) gf.
Voodoo Moon 6-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Stevie Gee (9-7) at Redcar 6f 2yo hcp (3) gf.
Coconut Queen (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on, won at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Carillon (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Suhayl Star (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Thirsk 7f 2yo clm (5) gd beating Dansilver (8-3) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Addictive 12-1 (7-7) Behind, pushed along halfway, never on terms, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Ponty Rossa (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Orpen Prince (IRE) 3-1co-fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 9, 8l behind Domino Dancer (9-3) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Cheshire Prince 25-1 (7-12) Held up, effort and not clear run over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 2l behind Invincible Force (9-7) at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.