tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened over 1f out
held up, pushed along over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, no impression after
towards rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace
close up, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace
keen, led, headed halfway, tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leader, pushed along and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, tailed off
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong
close up, led halfway, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
AMLETO hasn’t raced since landing a maiden at Chester in May. But the brother to an Oaks winner will appreciate this longer trip now handicapping and won’t mind any further rain. French Invasion is another making his handicap debut and returning from an absence with Frankie’s presence suggesting he’s preferred to Struth of his yard’s four runners while Tagabawa represents last year’s winning trainer having finished in front of Inquiring Minds before beaten at Newmarket behind third-placed Westerton. Fox Journey won on faster going at Newbury recently while Tony Montana and The Goat are others handicapping for the first time.
Tagabawa 10-3 (9-5) In touch, headway 4f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Killybegs Warrior (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Struth (IRE) 11-4 (8-9) Led until ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Oneforthegutter (8-11) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Westerton (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Killybegs Warrior (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Tony Montana 8-13fav (9-4) Made all, led at modest pace, increased tempo over 4f out, pushed along and quickened away over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Newbury 1m 2f stks (4) gd in Jul beating Cracksking (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Fox Journey 11-8fav (9-7) Led briefly, held prominent position until shuffled back towards rear 10f out, good headwatytowards inside chasing leaders over 3f out, ridden disputing 2nd over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Sovereign Spirit (9-3) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Amleto (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Bit keen tracking leader, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Chester 1m 2f mdn stks (3) sft in May beating Paddy The Squire (9-7) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Inquiring Minds 33-1 (8-8) Off the pace towards rear, headway between horses when hampered 2f out, no chance after, 10th of 19, 11 1/4l behind Desert Hero (8-13) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp stks (2) gd in Jun.
Clan Chieftain 6-4fav (9-10) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Seendid (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f stks (4) gd in Jun.
French Invasion (IRE) 11-4 (9-10) Disputed lead early, tracked leaders on inside, not much room just inside 4f out, switched right over 3f out, 3rd over 2f out, no impression and hanging left over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 10 1/2l behind Regal Empire (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
The Goat 5-1 (9-7) Led, headed over 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Lion's Pride (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f stks (2) pol in Jul.
Cool Party 16-1 (8-10) Soon led, pushed along and headed 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Nothing To Sea (9-9) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (3) sft in Jul.
Alumnus 9-1 (8-8) Bit keen, led, faced challenge from 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied well inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 7, shd behind Wynter Wildes (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Jul.
