slowly into stride, held up in rear, driven over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong
chased leaders, led inside final 2f, kept on well until headed just inside final furlong, no chance with winner
raced wide, in touch, pushed along halfway, hung badly right from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, without rider being able to ride horse out
held up and off pace, effort on inside 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
narrow lead, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakend final furlong
chased leaders, driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pressed leader, challenged from 4f out, wide straight, weakened inside final 2f
rider lost iron leaving stalls, went badly left and bumped soon after, in rear, made some headway final furlong
chased leaders over 3f
held up towards rear and off the pace, headway on outside 2f out, led just inside final furlong, driven clear
held up and well off the pace in rear, ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
hood removed late and slowly away, always in rear after
Plenty of disappointing types on offer and TRIP SWITCH is our idea of the most likely winner with Steelcut and Compton Classic others worthy of note. Things appear to have gone downhill for William Muir's charge having caught the eye when successful in a maiden at Lingfield. The blinkers are retried but any investments are in hope rather than confidence. Steelcut struggles to win handicaps these days but does at least try in spite of the handicappers best attentions. Nevertheless, any Richard Fahey runner is noted in this company not least on account of the very long journey down from North Yorkshire. Compton Classic needs little introduction to regulars at Kempton Park. He has a tough task on the official figures but he clearly runs his best races over course and distance. High Curragh ran no sort of race at Thirsk and is badly drawn tonight. Hollow Jo and Wreningham have proved difficult to catch right of late though both are more than capable of having a say at this level. Perfect Act drops into the grade for the first time and the market is accordingly watched. Trip Switch is not without reservations though can give us a good run for our money at the likely odds.
Perfect Act 12-1 (9-12) Mid-division on outer, ridden to challenge approaching 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 19, 5l behind King's Colour (9-5) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Fromsong (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Chased leader, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 5l behind Triple Dream (8-11) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
High Curragh 14-1 (9-1) Always behind, 15th of 16, 21l behind Glenridding (9-3) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Hollow Jo 25-1 (9-6) Held up, headway on inner over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Cativo Cavallino (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Wreningham 11-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 7th of 16, 4l behind Littlemisssunshine (9-9) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Dove Mews 6-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, edged right over 1f out, pressing winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Fajita (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo clm (5) gf in Aug.
Simple Rhythm 8-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden halfway, every chance over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Corton Charlemagne (8-13) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Compton Classic 9-2 (8-13) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Triple Dream (8-11) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Joss Stick 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders towards near side rail, outpaced 2f out, ridden, hung right and ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd well inside final furlong, finished well, not reached winner, 2nd of 11, nk behind Diddums (9-0) at Goodwood 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Steelcut 4-1 (9-6) Mid-division on outside, headway over 2f out, edged left under pressure over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Wicked Wilma (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Pipers Piping (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, hampered over 2f out, soon slightly outpaced, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Weet A Surprise (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Trip Switch 9-2 (9-5) Slightly awkward start, in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 19l behind Piazza San Pietro (9-0) at Chepstow 7f 3yo sll (6) gf in Jul.
