tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked winner to over 2f out, hanging right, weakened quickly over 1f out
started slowly, always in rear group, never a factor
held up in mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
started slowly, always towards rear, never on terms
in rear, some late headway from 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, never nearer
started slowly, soon in touch, effort behind leaders over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon outpaced and weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no progress, soon outpaced
made all, led, hung left 3f out, edged right under pressure 1f out, always in command final furlong
always rear group, never on terms
Very little form to go on here, with only 5 of the scheduled 14 runners having raced before, and we'll opt for experience, selecting Daily Double ahead of Andhaar and Mr Snowballs. With so many newcomers though, it could pay to follow the market. Richard Hannon's Daily Double is well drawn and has experience from a couple of runs at Windsor, including finishing behind Mr Snowballs, but a good draw here could be a contributory factor in reversing that. Hannon's usually come on after a run or two. Rodney Farrant doesn't have too many runners, but he's got a decent strike rate here, and must feel it's worth the trip from Bampton for Mr Snowballs. Andhaar was placed last time out; he's one of two Ed Dunlop runners, the other being a newcomer Dubai Storming. The market may offer clues here if any of the debutants are particularly fancied, and it's only a tentative nod we give in the direction of Daily Double.
Andhaar 11-4 (9-3) Prominent, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Wannabe King (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Daily Double 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Damien (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Dubai Storming Storming Home colt out of an unraced mare.
Got Flash (FR) Xaar colt out of a moderate racemare.
Mr Snowballs 40-1 (9-3) Held up behind, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 12, 7l behind Desert Icon (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jul.
Parc Des Princes (USA) Ten Most Wanted colt out of 7f & 1m winner Miss Orah.
Perfect Citizen (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden 2f out, made some late headway, 9th of 13, 8l behind Whispering Angel (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Sandor Fantastic Light colt, half-brother to 1m2f winner Crystal Capella.