chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon lost place
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, no chance and eased final 2f
close up, driven along from 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge
always towards rear
chased leader, led over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, driven out
soon badly outpaced, always in rear
very slowly away, well in rear, headway on inside 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
soon close up on outside, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
towards rear, driven along over 2f out, no real headway
held up in touch on inside, headway 2f out, driven and went 2nd 1f out, stayed on, not reach winner
smartly away from wide draw, soon led, headed over 2f out, driven and lost 2nd 1f out, kept on under pressure
We Have A Dream could be the answer to this open contest and we will side with him to beat Thomas Malory, Don't Tell Anna and Bahamian Blue. The selection does have the benefit of a good draw and Willie Muir's colt can make it count. He was a little disappointing last time but his previous effort at Nottingham would give him a great chance and on that basis we will recommend him. Thomas Malory is another that failed to fire last time but he had shown improved form prior to that and he could represent some good each-way value. Bahamian Blue has a good draw and although he disappointed last time, he did run well on his previous two outings. Richard Hannon sends Don't Tell Anna to post and although she has a good draw, she does look to have a little to find with some of these if she is to get her head in front. A tricky race this for punters to fathom and the vote is given to We Have A Dream.
Whispering Desert 14-1 (7-12) With leaders, driven and unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 1l behind Thunder Bay (9-2) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Leading Edge (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 15, 5l behind Clifton Dancer (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Bahamian Blue (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Led and keen, headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 14, 12l behind Trenchtown (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.
Flying Indian 8-1 (9-6) Always in rear, 7th of 12, 8l behind Fabuleux Cherie (8-13) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Eye Catching 12-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, never troubled leaders, 16th of 17, 11l behind Carrickmacross (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
We Have A Dream 8-1 (8-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, gradually weakened, 8th of 14, 6l behind Harlech Castle (8-13) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Smokeyourpipe (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 17, 6l behind Carrickmacross (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Mandarinka 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders over 3f, 15th of 17, 10l behind Carrickmacross (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Mr Funshine 100-1 (9-3) Prominent until weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 7l behind Imperial Mint (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jul.
Thomas Malory (IRE) 66-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 14, 7l behind Mr Keppel (8-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Don't Tell Anna (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 6l behind Carrickmacross (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Whiskey Creek 25-1 (8-7) Hampered start, held up, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Enactment (9-7) at Warwick 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
