chased leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, switched left 2f out, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on to lead final 75 yards
never going well and always in rear
held up in mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch on inside, switched out to track leader 2f out, led over 1f out, driven and headed 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and lost 2nd on line
raced wide in mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, chased leading pair and driven inside final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd final stride
chased leaders, driven along 2f out, soon weakened
led, driven and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, headway on inside 3f out, stayed on one pace final 2f
The Barry Hills yard continues in excellent form and Yandina can land another prize for the Lambourn maestro, Trimelstown and Tara Too look to be the obvious dangers. The selection was successful off a mark of 75 back in June and was only just touched off last time out off a five pound higher mark. She needs to pull out a little bit more today but is relatively lightly raced and so should be capable of further progression. Trimelstown was just touched off at Sandown last time out and should be thereabouts again. However his conqueror is also trained by Barry so he should know how he stands. Tara Too gets a six pound penalty for a half length success at Yarmouth and should struggle to follow up in this stronger looking race. Super Frank may just be in the handicapper's grip at present but may still be fighting for a place. And so we return to Yandina as the most likely winner.
Phluke 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 5l behind Lovelace (8-13) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Ivory Lace 12-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway oevr 1f out, one pace final furlong, 11th of 13, 4l behind King of Argos (9-12) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Yandina (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Raced centre, mid-division, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, soon every chance, hung left but stayed on, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Medicea Sidera (8-12) at Newmarket 7f fll hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Trimlestown (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong gaining at finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Jamieson Gold (9-4) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
Lunces Lad (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, raced centre, mid-division, ridden 3f out, never near leaders, 10th of 15, 15l behind Lap of Honour (8-7) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Tara Too (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon edged left, stayed on gamely under pressure, won at Yarmouth 7f fll hcp (5) gs in Aug beating Tilsworth Charlie (8-10) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Rubenstar (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division on outer, pushed along over 2f out, one pace and no impression when hung right final 2f, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Amarna (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
Royal Storm (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 8th of 14, 6l behind Golden Dixie (9-6) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Lavenham (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Raced centre, held up, never troubled leaders, last of 9, 10l behind Medicea Sidera (8-12) at Newmarket 7f fll hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Blue Java 3-1jt-fav (9-2) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Coup d'Etat (8-10) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Super Frank (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, strong challenge from 2f out, every chance when rider dropped reins inside final furlong, not quicken final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Persian Express (9-11) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Grizedale (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, tracking leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 8l behind Jamieson Gold (9-4) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
