close up, challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, no extra towards finish
held up and keen, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up, weakened over 1f out
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KAOLAK has been in great form this season and is taken to add to his winning tally, while Truism and Carbon Hoofprint both warrant plenty of respect. The selection has won two of his last three races but now has the burden of top weight to carry. The handicapper put him up eleven pounds for winning at this venue last time out which would seen a little harsh, but he did win well that day and this extra furlong ought to be in his favour. With luck in running he will not be far away come the business end of the race. Truism only ran twice as a two year old last year and has not been overly pushed this season. He did catch the eye when second to Pegasus Again at Windsor last month and has to be respected running off a two pound higher mark. Carbon Hoofprint has been a model of consistency this season rarely finishing out of the frame. He won nicely at Bath on his penultimate outing and was not discredited after finishing second at the same venue last time out. If at his best he is sure to go well. This looks a competitive race on paper, but Kaolak looks a horse on the upgrade and looks the percentage call.
Kaolak (USA) 8-1 (9-7) Led after 1f, made rest, kicked on entering straight, at least 2 length clear and in command 2f out, unchallenged, won at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug beating Silverglas (8-7) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
South Cape 9-2fav (9-4) Held up in rear, steady headway on rails from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge leading pair, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Mujood (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Cape Hawk (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, hampered on rail 3f out, soon switched left, no progress final 2f, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Mujood (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Jesse James (IRE) 7-4 (9-3) Made all, pushed along and in command final 2f, unchallenged, won at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Aug beating Stoic (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Truism 5-1fav (9-8) Prominent, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 13, nk behind Pegasus Again (9-9) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Carbon Hoofprint 10-3fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, headway, went 2nd and ran very wide on bend 5f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 2nd of 8, nk behind Don Pietro (8-12) at Bath 1m hcp 0-80 (4) fm in Aug.
Alfresco 20-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 12l behind Jaconet (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Barliffey (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride in rear, travelling well when no clear run from over 1f out, switched right, ran on towards finish, 4th of 16, 4l behind Kaolak (9-9) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 50-1 (7-13) In rear, ridden and hung right over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, never nearer, 7th of 15, 4l behind Highly Regal (8-6) at Kempton 1m hcp (2) pol.
L'Hirondelle (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left 2f out, soon beaten, 4th of 6, 9l behind We'll Come (9-11) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Rock Anthem (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 6l behind Bomber Command (9-7) at Kempton 1m app hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
