towards rear, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
led, headed 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear and outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
stumbled start, took keen hold in mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well (track record)
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon faded
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and faded inside final furlong
with leaders, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon switched left, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chasewd leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weekened
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
This is always one of the hottest sprint handicaps of the year and few can be left out of calculations. Intrinsic won the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last month but fifth Muthmir wasn't far behind and Seeking Magic led a group racing on the stands side until the furlong pole and is ideally suited by this intermediate distance. See The Sun finished behind Bogart at York last time but is fancied to reverse that form on this easier ground and go well. Goldream has been in excellent form but may be too high in the weights now and Go Far will have to defy another 7lb hike if he's to complete the four-timer. This may be too tough for Algar Lad but OUT DO had a bit in hand when landing the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon and looks more than capable of scoring again having only been raised 3lb. Humidor was first past the post in a race that was subsequently declared void at Epsom last month and is well treated on his best form. However, like Sandown scorer Chilworth Icon, he's been done no favours by the draw.
Smoothtalkinrascal (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Well off the pace towards rear, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 11th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Caspian Prince (9-0) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Goldream 7-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead close home, won at Ascot 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in Aug beating Move In Time (9-5) by hd, 10 ran.
Addictive Dream (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed final furlong, soon no extra, 6th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Goldream (9-3) at Ascot 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in Aug.
Intrinsic 3-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 6l behind Tropics (9-1) at Newmarket 6f Listed stks (1) gf in Aug.
Go Far 11-2 (9-1) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) beating Foxtrot Romeo (9-0) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Seeking Magic 16-1 (9-3) Raced along on near side rail and slight lead overall, hung right to main group 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final 110 yards, 10th of 24, 6l behind Intrinsic (8-11) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
York Glory (USA) 12-1 (9-8) In rear stands side, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, eased, 11th of 15, 7l behind Blaine (9-5) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in Aug.
Muthmir (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Steadied start, held up in mid-division, headway halfway, tracking leaders going well 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 24, 2 1/4l behind Intrinsic (8-11) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Out Do 7-1fav (9-1) Raced far side, mid-division, smooth headway over 2f out, soon not clear run, ran on strongly to be overall leader well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug beating Spinatrix (9-6) by 1/2l, 19 ran.
Compton Park 11-2fav (9-12) Raced near side, chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, eased close home, won at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug beating Bajan Bear (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 18 ran.
Clear Spring (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Disputed lead until ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged right, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Complicate (9-0) at Warwick 6f cond Stakes (3) sft in Aug.
Algar Lad 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders far side, headway to challenge when groups merged over 1f out, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, just held on, won at Ascot 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf beating Marmalady (8-10) by hd, 18 ran.
Magical Macey (USA) 25-1 (9-9) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 15l behind B Fifty Two (9-8) at Chester 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Chilworth Icon 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, driven and headway on far side rail over 1f out, ridden to lead final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug beating Ladweb (8-8) by 2 1/2l, 17 ran.
High On Life 11-1 (9-4) Led, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd place towards finish, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Online Alexander (8-13) at York 5f (2) gd in Aug.
Bogart 11-1 (8-13) Soon led stands side group, ridden and headed 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 2l behind Blaine (9-5) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in Aug.
Love Island 8-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, faded final furlong, 4th of 12, 9l behind B Fifty Two (9-8) at Chester 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
See The Sun 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Blaine (9-5) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in Aug.
Pearl Acclaim (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) In rear, hung right from halfway, eased well over 1f out, 11th of 12, 32l behind B Fifty Two (9-8) at Chester 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Boomerang Bob (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, driven to challenge well over 1f out, faded final furlong, last of 7, 7l behind Intransigent (9-0) at Chester 6f Listed stks (1) gs in Aug.
Viva Verglas (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leading pair, pushed along halfway, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, never going pace of winner, 2nd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Blithe Spirit (8-11) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May.
