held up mid-division, short of room over 5f out, lost place over 3f out, eased
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer
tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 3f out
in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on well, always held
tracked leaders, lost place 2f out
led, driven and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
ANDHAAR is the call in this contest with Caster Sugar and Rockfella others to monitor closely. The selection has yet to get his head infront on the turf but he has performed creditably over the course of the year and as Ed Dunlop's stable seems to be coming into some semblance of form, we will take the risk at likely odds. Caster Sugar confirmed the promise of a second at Windsor with victory at Brighton. This is a stronger race but she looks as if she should stay the extra distance. Rockfella stays this trip and having gone up 3lb for a recent success at the track, he is sure to be popular with the locals. Tahkeem was unfancied when landing a maiden at the course though battled on gamely to score. Bomber Brown looks to have lost his way but his early season promise still remains in the memory. Sam Sharp is gradually dropping down the weights after a series of unplaced efforts off higher. Saa'Ida is persisted with in the headgear. A competitive handicap in which Andhaar is selected in the hope that the stable's good form can rub off on him this afternoon.
Hurakan (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Went left start, soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 7, nk behind Sequillo (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep '08.
Andhaar 10-1 (9-2) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 4f out, driven and headway over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Rockfella (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Bomber Brown (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Luc Jordan (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Brooklyn Spirit 11-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 9, 38l behind Rockfella (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Caster Sugar (USA) 6-4fav (9-9) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, soon chasing leader, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Brighton 1m 2f fll hcp (5) fm in Sep beating Evening Sunset (9-4) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Sam Sharp (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Raced wide in touch, chased winner 3f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, soon headed and no extra, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Rockfella (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Tahkeem 20-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up mid-division, headway on outside 3f out, challenging from 2f out, driven to lead narrowly inside final furlong, just held on, all out, won at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Sep beating Panto Princess (8-12) by shd, 10 ran.
Rockfella 12-1 (8-7) Pulled hard, led and soon 5 lengths clear, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, rallied to lead again 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, edged left and ran on gamely, won at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep beating Mykingdomforahorse (8-9) by hd, 9 ran.
Saa'ida (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and switched left over 1f out, driven and ran on to take 4th inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 13, 4l behind Edgeworth (9-1) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.