tracked leader, ridden early straight, weakened over 2f out
held up in mid-division, headway on outside to press leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right and beaten
always in rear, well behind final 3f
took keen hold, close up, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, driven along over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
held up in rear, driven and headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
soon led, ran wide and headed straight, weakened quickly 3f out
took keen hold early, held up towards rear, smooth headway on inside from halfway, tracked leader going well 3f out, driven ahead final 75 yards
held up towards rear, driven 3f out and soon beaten
A wide open contest rounds off the card and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Fantasy Crusader, Oakley Absolute and Good Article and the vote is given to Fantasy Crusader. The selection was an unlucky in running eighth behind Glendale last time out, remains on a fair mark and in the hope that he gets all the breaks here he looks the one to be on. Oakley Absolute rates the main danger on his latest fifth behind Mighty Moon as he has dropped to a handy mark but consistency is not his strong point so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Good Article is another worthy of respect but he just gave the impression the handicapper had caught up with him last time and he is opposed with this in mind. Of the remainder Blu Manruna is another from a yard in form and could go well at a price but for the winner we are happy to return to Fantasy Crusader.
Oakley Absolute 33-1 (10-6) Chased leader to over 2f out, ridden and kept on, one pace, 5th of 13, 7l behind Mighty Moon (10-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Bishops Finger 4-1 (9-11) Always in rear, 9th of 14, 11l behind Medfae (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Jul.
Noble Calling (FR) 25-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride and always behind, 9th of 12, 16l behind Scottish River (11-7) at Windsor 1m 4f amt hcp (5) gf in Aug '05.
Alqaayid 14-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders, 11th of 14, 5l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-8) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Apr.
Storm Prospect 18-1 (8-13) Always in rear, 9th of 12, 20l behind Celtic Spirit (8-13) at Chepstow 1m mdn stk (5) hvy in May.
Blu Manruna 16-1 (8-4) Hampered after 1f, held up, headway 3f out, ridden to chase winner 2f out, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Press The Button (9-1) at Epsom 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Postmaster 16-1 (9-2) Outpaced in rear, stayed on from over 2f out, strong run inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 5th of 18, 3/4l behind Fantasy Defender (8-10) at Lingfield 1m hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Choristar 20-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden 3f out, soon hung right, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 4l behind Magic Warrior (9-7) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Simplify 8-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 11l behind Cantarna (9-2) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Wild Lass 25-1 (8-12) Went right start, behind, never on terms, 9th of 18, 11l behind The Cayterers (8-10) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Good Article (IRE) 7-2fav (9-11) Mid-division, headway 3f out, soon chasing leaders and hung left, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Medfae (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Jul.
Captain Bolsh 14-1 (9-2) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Joy In The Guild (8-10) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Fantasy Crusader 6-1 (8-11) Held up tracking leaders, chased leaders over 2f out, headway soon after, ran on under pressure to lead close home, won at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) frm beating Wester Lodge (10-0) by a nk, 6 ran.
Royal Premier (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, ridden and lost place halfway, 6th of 8, 40l behind Warsaw Pact (8-6) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
