tracked clear leader, lost place approaching 4 out
behind, headway before 3 out, soon chasing winner, stayed on same pace after 2nd last
pulled hard in touch, ridden 3 out, weakened before next
led, soon clear, headed before 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, pulled hard, effort 3 out, mistake next, soon one pace
chased leaders, led approaching 3 out, ran on well
pulled hard in rear, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, weakened before next
behind, jumped left 3 out, steady headway approaching last, never nearer
mid-division, mistake 3 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, some late headway, never nearer
A tough race to call here for punters and as usual in these events the market will be very informative but the principals look to be Zamboozle. Most Definitely and Regal Sunset and the vote is given to Regal Sunset. The selection was going well until falling last time out. This looks easier and under conditions that suit he is given one last chance to get his head in front. Zamboozle represents a top yard and was a fair sort on the flat and he will not need to be anything special to take a hand in the finish. Most Definitely was another fair sort on the flat but the suspicion is he will be seen to better effect over a longer trip in time. Of the others Capistrano has ran with a modicum of ability in the past but he is one paced and with this in mind for the winner we return to Regal Sunset.
Billy The Shifter 33-1 (10-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, weakened 4f out, tailed off, 7th of 12, well behind Avoine (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) sft in Jul.
Sydneyroughdiamond 25-1 (10-12) Raced keenly, held up, always behind, 11th of 13, well behind Edas (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hdl (4) gd.
Zamboozle (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, keen hold, effort over 2f out, never on terms, 11th of 15, 15l behind Le Soleil (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun (Flat).
Alsadaa (USA) 7-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, not clear run 3f out, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Border Edge (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf (Flat).
Esteem 16-1 (9-8) Took keen hold in 3rd went 2nd over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, weakened, 7th of 13, 5l behind Samarinda (10-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jul (Flat).
Regal Sunset (IRE) 10-3 (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway and in touch 5th, ridden 2 out, narrow 3rd and held when fell in race won by Montana Slim (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in May, 13 ran.
Khyberie 20-1 (10-10) Held up, pecked 3rd, ridden after 7th, lost touch approaching 3 out, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Lyricist's Dream (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gs in Jul, 7 ran.
Capistrano 11-1 (10-4) Towards rear, headway on outside 7th, weakened approaching 3 out, 5th of 15, 23l behind Forzacurity (10-4) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Jun.
