tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
with leader until ridden 2f out
in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, ridden and stayed on
held up, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up, led 2f out, ridden and ran on
in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
dwelt, in touch under stands side rail over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, until inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
A pretty tight handicap this, with preference being for MEDICI TIME, ahead of Solemn and Perlachy. The selection has strange, but symmetrical form figures, winning every other race in his last six outings, and finishing well down the field in the others. If the sequence is maintained, he'll win today. Perlachy's never won on turf, his seven career wins coming on the all-weather. But after a near three year absence he ran well enough at Beverley last time out, following his return to Derek Shaw's yard, so they must fancy he can break his duck. Milton's Bradley Solemn has paid his way over the years and is the top rated here, but is eight pounds higher than his last win, and he's never won off such a high mark as he's on now. Thoughtsofstardom gains weight all round despite carrying a six pounds penalty for winning at Folkestone last time out, and connections may be looking for another quick payday before he's racing off a revised mark. Hugely competitive, with preference being for Medici Time.
Solemn 11-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd near finish, no impression with winner, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Present Alchemy (9-9) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Incomparable 14-1 (9-7) Held up in touch pushed along halfway, never on terms, eased when no chance final furlong, 10th of 11, 8l behind Steelcut (8-13) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Lucky Dan (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway halfway, soon ridden, no impression, 9th of 19, 5l behind Averoo (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Our Piccadilly (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Half reared leaving stalls, soon recovered to chase leaders, ridden over 1f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra and lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Captain Carey (8-11) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Medici Time 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 7l behind Sirenuse (8-12) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Triple Dream 25-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Steelcut (8-13) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Mandurah (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Held up, headway and switched left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Lucky Numbers (9-9) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Drifting Gold 13-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 8l behind Feelin Foxy (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
Perlachy 28-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 13, 2l behind Chosen One (8-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Bahamian Ballet 18-1 (9-1) Soon in touch, pushed along halfway, weakening when hampered just inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 8l behind Captain Scooby (8-6) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Thoughtsofstardom 3-1fav (9-1) Tracked leader on rail, pulled out 2f out, led just over 1f out, edged left briefly soon after, ran on well, won at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating The Name Is Frank (9-2) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
