chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, unseated rider 5f out
behind, headway well over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, nearest at finish
held up and keen, never dangerous
prominent, pushed along 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
in rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
close up, led 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra
made most, until headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led briefly over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous
behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out
As most of the field are making their handicap bows a market check is advisable but it may not be wise to underestimate SULTAN'S CHOICE; Mandarin Express and Proper Littlemadam are others to consider. The selection was hard driven to win a Catterick seller on her second outing after which she was bought in which didn't seem unreasonable after she had finished a close fourth in a Wolverhampton nursery. This longer trip will suit and Paul Hanagan was on board when she won. Mandarin Express is well drawn and may improve for the step up to a more suitable trip having been well held in maidens but similar comments could be applied to a good number in this field including Proper Littlemadam who represents a yard that has been profitable to follow here. We know a little more about Whiepa Snappa, Knockenduff and Sixpenny Moon who met at Salisbury where they came home in the order listed and all three could be involved with a little luck. Mary Helen's form ties in fairly closely with the selection so she has to enter calculations if you take a shine to Sultan's Choice.
Execution (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden, headway over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 13, 10l behind Janeiro (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Jul.
Proper Littlemadam 9-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 13th of 14, 23l behind Celestial Tryst (8-8) at Doncaster 7f 2yo fll mdn aut (4) gs in Jul.
Whiepa Snappa (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, headway to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind First Cat (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Split The Pot (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up behind leaders, ridden, hung left and weakened over 1f out, last of 4, 8l behind Velvet Band (8-12) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) fm in Jul.
Yawary 12-1 (8-6) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and stayed on entering final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Six Wives (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Sixpenny Moon (USA) 14-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 10l behind First Cat (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Boquito (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 14l behind Society Rock (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Mandarin Express 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 9l behind Dubai Set (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Rodrigo De Freitas (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Led, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 14, 10l behind Agony And Ecstasy (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Aug.
Knockenduff 14-1 (8-7) Mid-division on inside, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, no impression, 4th of 12, 3l behind First Cat (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Sultan's Choice 5-1 (7-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Bahamian Music (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Golden Pippin 25-1 (8-9) Outpaced in rear, when slightly hampered over 4f out, struggling and well behind final 3f, 8th of 13, 10l behind Russian Davis (8-10) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Highcliffe Bridge (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 16l behind Ibmab (8-11) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo clm (6) gd in Aug.
Mary Helen 10-1 (8-3) Took keen hold, held up, pushed along 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 12, 6l behind Whippers Love (9-0) at Beverley 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.