tracked leader, ridden to challenge when hampered and carried right inside final furlong, led towards finish
led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, headed towards finish
Another disappointing turnout. THE TRADER is a token selection as he’s likely to get his own way out in front, though he is back up in the weights after recent placed efforts. David Simcock’s pair, Almost Midnight and Kitaabaat, appear closely matched so the market should indicate which the stable prefers.
Kitaabaat 20-1 (10-2) Held up in last pair, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, went 3rd close home, no chance to challenge, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Emirates Knight (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (4) pol in Aug.
The Trader (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 5 1/4l behind Desert Fire (9-12) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (2) pol in Sep.
Almost Midnight 9-2 (8-11) Tracked leader until inside final 3f, ridden and weakened 2f out, behind and eased final furlong, last of 6, dist behind Kelly's Dino (10-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
