close up going well, challenged over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, held on well near finish
went left start, towards rear, ridden 2f out, headway final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden, pressed 2f out, headed, weakened 1f out
took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous
slowly away, always behind
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
soon driven along, always behind
chased leader, challenged 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no impression, lost 2nd
held up in rear, headway 2f out, driven, switched left inside final furlong, soon chasing winner, kept on, held near finish
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
PRINCESS HANNAH can land this on her handicap debut with a good draw to boot; the main dangers to Richard Hannon's filly could well emerge to be Strike Command and Marbled Cat while Piste is a handicap debutant who is also of some interest. Princess Hannah showed a very likable attitude at Salisbury when breaking her maiden tag, beating a very smart filly in Cavera who boosted the form when finishing fourth in a hugely competitive sales race at Doncaster last week. The slight worry is the rather sharp nature of this venue as she did look to relish the stiff uphill finish at Salisbury. Strike Command set out to make all on his last start and being US bred it could well be that the artificial surface brought about the improved performance. Marbled Cat was strongly supported to break his maiden tag on his last start around this venue but he might be more effective over further. Piste raced very keenly at Newbury and if she can relax mid-race she should do better. She is a second foal and a half-sister to Alfathaa who was a precious juvenile last season but ultimately flattered to deceive this season. Cool Art contested a much better nursery to this on his last start and could go well as he possess a touch of class but Princess Hannah is taken to overcome the outside draw and land this nursery.
Cool Art (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Went left start, towards rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Highland Storm (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Flyit (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Always behind, 14th of 15, 20l behind Gal Aloud (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Marbled Cat (USA) 11-4fav (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Cheviot (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn (4) pol.
Piste 33-1 (9-0) Led, headed just over 2f out, kept on, lost 3rd final stride, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Glen Molly (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gs in Aug.
Skruton (IRE) 28-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up behind, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Noble Storm (9-7) at Warwick 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Princess Hannah 5-2 (8-12) Made all, hard ridden final furlong, kept on well, won at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug beating Cavera (8-12) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
My Best Man 8-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, 12th of 14, 17l behind Peking Prince (8-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Strike Command (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Led, strongly pressed 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace after, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Cat Patrol (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Aug.
You've Been Mowed 20-1 (8-2) In touch, ridden 2f out, outpaced, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 12, 3l behind Mythical Blue (8-1) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Mintoe 7-1 (9-3) In touch, outpaced when hung left over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened and eased final furlong, 7th of 10, 20l behind Lakeman (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) hvy in Jul.
On The Feather 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 16, 9l behind Happy Forever (8-9) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Aug.
Courageous Nature (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, good headway over 2f out, soon chased leaders, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f 2yo sll (6) pol beating Raise All In (8-6) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
