mid-division, effort under pressure to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened soon after
mid-division, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
held up, headway over 3f out, chased winner to over 2f out, no real impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
driven along halfway, always in rear
led after 1f, headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, headway inside final 2f, strong run inside final furlong, closed on winner near finish, just held
in touch until lost place on inside 3f out, switched right approaching final furlong, stayed on, not reach leaders
slowly into stride and always in rear
dwelt, rapid headway 7f out, went 3rd halfway, led over 3f out, 3 lengths clear when rider dropped reins over 1f out, just lasted
led for 1f, stayed tracking leader, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leasders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened inside final 3f
This handicap is wide open but we will give the tentative vote to Pelham Cresent with Sir Haydn and Hot Property both worth noting. The selection comes a yard in form and he also comes here running off the same mark as when winning an apprentice handicap at Wolverhampton last time out. Its true to say that he has not been the easiest horse to win with but with no penalty to carry after his latest success he looks to be one step ahead of the handicapper. Sir Haydn is well exposed in these types of races but showed signs of coming back to his best when fourth of thirteen over course and distance last time out. A repeat performance can see him go well once again. Hot Property has only four runs under his belt and was not disgraced in his first handicap at Leicester last time out so any market moves should be noted. But for the winner we return to Pelham Cresent.
Port 'n Starboard 5-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden when on wide outside over 2f out, soon lost touch, last of 9, 44l behind Champagne Shadow (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (6) pol in Jun.
Sir Haydn 7-1 (9-8) Held up, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 2l behind Majehar (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
Kings Topic (USA) 9-2fav (8-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 11, 12l behind Pelham Crescent (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
Windy Prospect 11-2 (9-7) Prominent early, every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Magroom (8-3) at Brighton 7f sll (6) gd in May.
Tabulate 12-1 (9-8) Snatched up over 5f out, in rear when hung badly right on bend into straight, no chance after and soon eased, last of 13, 24l behind Meditation (9-9) at Lingfield 7f fll hcp (6) pol.
Ganache (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Always behind, 10th of 12, 10l behind Lady Friend (9-9) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Takes Tutu (USA) 8-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, held up last, never a factor, 11th of 14, 12l behind Border Edge (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Pelham Crescent (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, ran on to lead inside final furlong, asserted towards finish, won at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol beating My Michelle (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Hallings Overture (USA) 10-3fav (9-5) Held up in rear, not clear run briefly over 2f out, headway inside final furlong, no danger, 8th of 14, 7l behind Trevian (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
Kindlelight Blue (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 11l behind Tifernati (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Titus Lumpus (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, weakened and hung left final furlong, 5th of 18, 6l behind The Fifth Member (9-6) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Regal Ovation 20-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 13th of 14, 13l behind Sumner (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Charleston Lover (GER) 5-1 (8-8) Led, hung right and headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Out For A Stroll (8-8) at Salisbury 1m app hcp (5) gs in Aug '05.
Hot Property (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on towards finish, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Tina's Ridge (8-7) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
