tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to lead close home
tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on, headed close home
held up in rear, switched right 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on towards finish
slowly itnto stride, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra entering final furlong
led, headed 2f out, no extra final furlong
This is a trappy handicap and narrow preference is for Killcara Boy over Shady Gloom and Mezzanisi. Henry Candy's 3-year-old ran well last time at Sandown when he took a bump from the winner Slip. He looks progressive and with conditions to suit he can gain his compensation for his unlucky defeat last time. Shady Gloom should give him a race as he won well last time and the second in that race has since been out and run well. Mezzanisi was also an unlcuky loser last time so a case can be made for him to go close today. Neve Lieve won well last time and any rain would work in her favour. Killcara Boy has got solid form though and he can get his head in front.
Killcara Boy 12-1 (9-2) Held up, headway on outside 2f out, staying on well and looked dangerous when badly hampered entering final furlong, kept on well after, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Slip (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Shady Gloom (IRE) 4-5fav (9-1) Made all, ridden over 3f out, drew clear final 2f, won at Hamilton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) gf in Jun beating Bocciani (9-1) by 7l, 6 ran.
Mezzanisi (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished strongly, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Howdigo (8-13) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Trianon 9-2 (9-4) Held up behind leaders, ridden along over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 9l behind Laterly (9-6) at Thirsk 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Neve Lieve (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Led for 1f, handy, led entering straight, narrowly headed 2f out, regained lead entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 1m 3f fll hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Sterope (9-6) by 1l, 10 ran.
Mon Plaisir (USA) 15-2 (9-5) Held up mid-division, lost place over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Excape (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.