mid-division for 3f
mid-division, ridden when not clear run and snatched up well over 1f out, ran on well final 75 yards, nearest finish
prominent, led over 2f out, soon hard pressed and ridden, just held on
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, some late headway, never troubled leaders
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on strongly final strides, just failed
always towards rear, eased final furlong
always towards rear, eased final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong
never better than mid-division
behind, weaved way through field from 2f out, stayed on, nearest finish
soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened
Falmassim won in good style at Windsor at the start of this month and has been found a good opportunity to follow up here; possibly at the main expense of Xaluna Bay and Music By Mozart. A move for Garstang would also be interesting to note and he is one to monitor in the betting. Admittedly he is more exposed than most but does have a good attitude and can help to make this a good test. Music By Mozart has his first start in a handicap and has to be given plenty of respect after the recent form shown by a number of his stablemates. Six furlongs is ideal for Peter Chapple-Hyam's representative and it will come as no surprise to see him at least make the frame in this company. Xaluna Bay made the most of a fair opportunity at Kempton last time and delivered on the promise she has shown on a number of occasions. She has more to do this time but is on an upward curve and will be dangerous to ignore now that she has got her act together. However, Falmassim has the most scope for improvement and, from what appears to be a most lenient mark, this son of Mozart is fancied to step things up another notch today.
What Do You Know 8-1 (9-7) Prominent, chased winner 2f out, until ridden and wandered under pressure 1f out, lost 2nd just inside final furlong, weakened, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Glasshoughton (9-3) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Charlie Delta 25-1 (8-11) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 15, 6l behind King Orchisios (9-7) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Garstang 20-1 (8-4) Behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well approaching final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind King Orchisios (9-7) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Violet Ballerina (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, ridden along in rear, stayed on from over 1f out but never nearer, 5th of 9, 4l behind Sant Elena (9-0) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Music By Mozart 8-11fav (9-0) Took keen hold to lead, driven halfway, headed over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 9l behind Methaaly (9-0) at Haydock 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Xaluna Bay (IRE) 9-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun beating Dark Missile (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
And I 4-6fav (8-9) Led early, led again 4f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, edged left and not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Elegant Times (8-10) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Jun.
Falmassim 11-4fav (9-3) Held up in mid-division on rails, headway to lead just inside final 2f, pushed out final furlong, won at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf beating Good Companion (9-3) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Stormy Monday 6-1 (9-0) Steadied start, behind, effort on outer over 2f out, no headway over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 9, 5l behind Norcroft (9-10) at Kempton 6f app hcp (5) pol.
Piccostar 14-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 9th of 12, 5l behind Bakhoor (8-8) at Leicester 6f 3yo fll hcp (5) gd.
Ockums Razor (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Prominent, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 16l behind Catbang (9-2) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jun.
African Concerto (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Always in rear group, never a factor, last of 15, 8l behind Sleeping Storm (8-7) at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
