mid-division, lost place 3f out, soon behind
behind, ridden over 4f out, some headway final 2f, never nearer
dwelt, always behind
mid-division, driven and kept on same pace final 2f, never on terms
in touch, headway to challenge 3f out, kept on until no extra final furlong
made all, driven over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, just held on
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on well, just held
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place over 4f out, headway 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
tracked winner, challenged 3f out, kept on and every chance until one pace final furlong
in touch, effort 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start and held up behind, headway 3f out, hung left 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leaders final furlong
chased leaders over 3f out, soon weakened
raced keenly in mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no impression
mid-division, one pace when hung left 2f out, weakened final furlong
Princess Cocoa was good value for her win in a Wolverhampton handicap last week and she is taken to defy the 6lb penalty for that success back on turf, getting the vote ahead of Hazelnut and Salute The General. The last mentioned has shown a consistent level of form recently and is entitled to be thereabouts on recent evidence. Maslak is gradually slipping to a fair mark but remains a maiden, while Clueless has given little cause for optimism in recent starts. Dragon Slayer has claims on the pick of his form but is inconsistent and a bigger threat may come from Hazelnut who should appreciate the return to this trip but may ideally want a softer surface. A safer bet then looks to be Princess Cocoa and she gets the verdict.
Salute The General 8-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, ridden and not much room over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 9, 3l behind Futun (9-7) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jul '06.
Clueless 25-1 (9-9) Behind, struggling over 4f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 14l behind St Savarin (9-13) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Dragon Slayer (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led 5f out to 3f out, gradually weakened, 7th of 10, 11l behind Just Bond (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Boo 20-1 (9-7) Towards rear, 11th before halfway, kept on straight, 7th of 14, 10l behind Emmpat (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f prm hcp pol in Aug.
Princess Cocoa (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden an ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol beating Daring Affair (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Suits Me 12-1 (8-11) In touch, raced stand side entering straight, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 18, 8l behind Jewelled Dagger (8-9) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Prince Samos (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 3f out, soon headed and gradually weakened, 11th of 13, 17l behind Wigwam Willie (9-3) at Ayr 1m hcap (4) sft in Sept.
Drawback (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led briefly just inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 7, 3l behind Secret Liaison (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 2f clm (5) gs.
Beau Sancy 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, eased when beaten 1f out, last of 8, 19l behind Veiled Applause (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sept.
Maslak (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Raced in 3rd, ridden and went 2nd inside final 2f, kept on well to hold 2nd, no chance with very easy winner, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Pinch of Salt (9-10) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Kingdom of Dreams (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up, effort over 3f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 14l behind Teodora Adivina (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Hazelnut 11-8fav (9-7) Mid-division, headway on bit over 2f out, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, found nil final furlong, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Veenwouden (9-5) at Salisbury 1m 4f fll hcp (4) gs in Aug.
High Window (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Always behind, 9th of 13, 8l behind Haedi (8-12) at Thirsk 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Sept.
El Dececy (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Led, weakening when headed 2f out, 7th of 8, 14l behind Bank On Benny (9-9) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Bed Fellow (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up, headway when ridden and hung left over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Ella Woodcock (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo clm (5) gd in Sept.
