slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, no real progress
close up, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to reach winner
chased leaders, ridden and squeezed through to challenge entering final 1f, kept on to chase winner final 100 yards, always just held
chased leaders on rail, pushed along over 2f out, hung right and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders more towards centre, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards
never reached beyond mid-division
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened entering final 2f
behind, headway towards centre over 1f out, plugged on, never reached leaders
raced on rail, never better than mid-division
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led on rail, ridden and headed 2f out, soon hung right and weakened
always behind, pushed along and struggling over 2f out
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway towards centre over 1f out, plugged on, not pace to threaten leaders
raced more towards centre, prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
After running a great race from a poor draw last time HAAJES should be able to go well off his current mark and we'll give him that chance while Seamus Shindig could find himself in a race that unfolds in his favour while Phantom Whisper won this last year and is from a yard in form so also makes the list. After taking advantage of low mark at Ffos Las the selection then found himself on the wrong side of the track at Ayr in the Bronze Cup but still put in a great performance and given he is five pounds better off here he should run a big race. Seamus Shindig has that all important course and distance form and was back at his best when winning a Newmarket maiden two starts ago. Excuses can be made for his last effort and we expect better this time. Phantom Whisper is looking light in the weights now and although his form his not geat at present he hails from a stable in form. We Have A Dream is hat-trick hunting but he's both up in class and weight so this time we choose to side with Haajes.
Mujood 7-1 (8-10) Held up, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 11l behind Desert Dreamer (8-5) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sep.
Aye Aye Digby (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Mid-division stands side group, eased over 1f out, last of 25, 31l behind Kaldoun Kingdom (8-12) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gd in Sep.
Son of The Cat (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and strong challenge over 1f out, not quicken final 50 yards, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Rulesn'regulations (8-6) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Sep.
Viking Spirit 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Jaconet (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Sep.
Seamus Shindig 18-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 16th of 20, 6l behind Silver Wind (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Sep.
Perfect Flight 12-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, never nearer, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Tropical Paradise (8-12) at Salisbury 7f fll hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Cerito 28-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, soon beaten, 19th of 22, 19l behind Total Gallery (8-9) at Redcar 6f 2yo Listed auc stks (1) gd in Oct '08.
Haajes 22-1 (9-10) In touch on outer stands side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 10th of 24, 3l behind Baldemar (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gd in Sep.
Rash Judgement 22-1 (9-10) Behind stands side group, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong, 17th of 24, 5l behind Baldemar (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gd in Sep.
Osiris Way 12-1 (9-6) Raced centre, chased clear leader, weakened final furlong, 7th of 16, 8l behind Golden Desert (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
We Have A Dream 2-1fav (9-4) Made all, under stand side rail, ridden and hung right over 1f out, driven clear inside final furlong, won at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs beating Idle Power (8-13) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kerrys Requiem (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Pulled hard early, held up, headway and switched right over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Vitoria (9-1) at Hamilton 6f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sep.
Phantom Whisper 11-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outer, every chance 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Royal Intruder (9-1) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Arthur's Edge 9-2 (8-9) Prominent, chased winner over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, narrow lead 100 yards out, headed final stride, 2nd of 10, hd behind We Have A Dream (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sep.
Ebraam (USA) 10-1 (9-7) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Discanti (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
