raced wide, keen held up in touch, joined leaders going well 2f out, soon ridden and found little, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, switched right 2f out, kept on, never nearer
keen tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, eased final strides
in rear, ridden and struggling from halfway
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on, one pace
in rear, not troubled leaders
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd post
awkward start, held up in touch, effort over 1f out, chased winner just inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
DESERT ICON is not an easy horse to catch right but he might be able to swoop on Humidor late on to pick up the top prize. William Knight's gelding can be a tricky ride but the promising Harry Bentley is getting to know him and hopefully he can build on an eye-catching third here earlier in the month. Hand Painted, Sharpened Edge and Fivefold all look well-handicapped, whilst Humidor was easy enough to back when winning at Brighton and he can continue his progression for his new yard. Seamus Shindig is 'thrown-in' on his old form but along with Safari Mischief doesn't come here in great nick, so a bigger threat might be the top-weight Perfect Flight who runs this track well.
Safari Mischief 22-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, last of 5, 9l behind Hi Shinko (9-7) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Seamus Shindig 13-2 (8-11) Held up in last pair and off the pace, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Definightly (9-11) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.
Humidor (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden, hung left and closed final furlong, stayed on under pressure to lead close home, won at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug beating Annia Galeria (8-2) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Miss Hollybell 25-1 (9-8) In rear, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 11, 6l behind Favourite Girl (9-12) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Brandywell Boy (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) In rear, switched left over 1f out, never a factor, 10th of 14, 7l behind Zowington (8-11) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Fivefold (USA) 25-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 15th of 17, 18l behind R Woody (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Fayre Bella 25-1 (8-10) Dwelt, always in rear, never on terms, last of 7, 6l behind Misplaced Fortune (9-7) at Ripon 6f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Gwilym (GER) 9-2fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 5l behind Zowington (8-11) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Hand Painted 15-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 22l behind Another Try (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Desert Icon (IRE) 9-2 (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Tagula Night (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Perfect Flight 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Tagula Night (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Sharpened Edge 25-1 (8-4) Went right start, soon chased leader ridden and edged left halfway, weakening when slightly hampered well over 1f out, last of 10, 12l behind Captain Carey (8-11) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
