held up in touch, weakened over 1f out
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
held up, never dangerous
held up, effort well over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, no extra inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
held up mid-division, kept on final furlong
held up towards rear, never dangerous
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on under pressure
held up mid-division, one pace from over 1f out
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The step back in trip will suit DEAUVILLE FLYER and Tim Easterby's gelding tops the shortlist here; others to consider include Mubrook, Hawridge Star, Cleaver and Puy D'Arnac. The selection is at home on a variety of ground however his two recent efforts in soft going have suggested that this Dubai Destination colt revels in this sort of ground. His handicap mark is on the high side, however Paul Hanagan looks a good jockey booking and this course winner is fancied to run a big race. Hawridge Star is another who won't mind the cut in the ground and he should come on significantly for a recent Goodwood run, Crocus Rose is consistent and sits at the right end of the weights, whilst Herrera and Royal Trooper both have stamina to prove. Course and distance winner Puy D' Arnac stays well and has conditions to suit, Cleaver is edging back down to a feasible mark, whilst the step up in trip looks sure to suit the one-paced Mubrook. My Mate Max did it nicely last time and is another who looks a player. At a price top-weight Gifted Heir could run well, however he looks high enough in the weights and so we are happy to return to Deauville Flyer as the selection.
Gifted Leader (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, never near leaders, 8th of 11, 6l behind Becausewecan (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Malt Or Mash (USA) 25-1 (9-4) Led early, tracked leaders, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 14, 10l behind Overturn (9-12) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Mubrook (USA) 4-6fav (9-11) Tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, one pace and no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Buckie Boy (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Sep.
Cleaver 7-2fav (9-7) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden and some headway and edged left over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 15l behind Aaim To Prosper (9-3) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jul.
Dar Es Salaam 20-1 (9-2) In rear, went far side 7f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, virtually pulled up from over 1f out, dismounted after line, last of 6, well behind Broomielaw (9-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Saloon (USA) 8-1 (9-7) Soon tracking leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Rayhani (9-9) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Puy d'Arnac (FR) 7-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Unawatuna (8-7) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Herrera (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Held up, driven along over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near front trio, 4th of 9, 7l behind Ottoman Empire (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Deauville Flyer 5-2fav (8-12) Chased leaders, headway to lead 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Dulcie (8-5) at York 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sep.
Hawridge Star (IRE) 4-1fav (11-10) Held up, steady headway on outside 6f out, challenged 3f out, led far side group over 2f out until over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 14, 9l behind Kokkokila (11-0) at Goodwood 2m hcp (5) gs.
Devil To Pay 4-1fav (9-6) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out soon weakened, 8th of 10, 9l behind Ermyn Lodge (8-6) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Soundbyte 12-1 (9-0) Raced wide, towards rear, headway under pressure over 5f out, one pace final 2f, 6th of 11, 7l behind Rowan Tiger (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Crocus Rose 13-2 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, driven to challenge over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 5l behind The Last Don (9-6) at Kempton 2m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sep.
Royal Trooper (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 2 1/4l behind Lucky Punt (8-13) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Sep.
Wicked Daze (IRE) 15-8fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, headway on outside over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and edged left 1f out, hung left and kept on until headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Pevensey (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sep.
My Mate Max 9-2 (8-12) Led at steady pace, pushed along and quickened 3f out, narrowly headed over 2f out, rallied gamely to regain lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Warwick 1m 7f hcp 0-75 (4) gf in Sep beating Spanish Conquest (8-13) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Sphinx (FR) 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, took closer order 10f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 10th of 12, 33l behind Theola (8-8) at York 2m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
