chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
chased leaders for 3f
chased leader to 3f out, soon weakened
held up, shaken up over 1f out, never dangerous
held up, driven along over 1f out, never reached leaders
prominent, chased leader 3f out, switched left entering final furlong, ran on under pressure to lead final 100yds
led, ridden and edged right approaching final furlong, headed and unable to quicken final 100yds
held up, never in contention
held up, headway under pressure on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong
virtually refused to race
prominent for 2f, soon behind
An open handicap can go to the consistent Black Moma ahead of Malapropism and Talbot Avenue. Richard Hannon's stable are in great form and with Ryan Moore desperate for more winners having missed most of the season so far, Black Moma is fancied to get her head back in front. She has won on good to firm before, so whilst she is effective on any ground, she can win today from what could prove to be a decent draw. Malapropism is ultra consistent and having had over a hundred runs with ten wins, he knows what it takes to win. Fromsong needs to bounce back from a disappointing last run, whilst Harrison's Flyer is arguably better over six furlongs although he will be staying on well at the finish here. Old-timer Talbot Avenue drops in grade and he still retains plenty of ability although his wins-to-runs ratio is poor so for that reason we will pass him over and return to Black Moma as the selection.
Talbot Avenue 20-1 (9-2) Towards rear in centre group, some late progress, never dangerous, 14th of 22, 3l behind Continent (9-2) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Bluebok 20-1 (8-1) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 17, 8l behind Aegean Dancer (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Peopleton Brook 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders in centre, weakening when hampered 1f out, eased, last of 22, 26l behind Continent (9-2) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Fromsong (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened rapidly final furlong, last of 11, 10l behind Misaro (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcap (4) pol in Jul.
Maker's Mark (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Vaunt (9-2) at Bath 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Black Moma (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Gentle Guru (9-6) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 6l behind Divine Spirit (9-1) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Malapropism 2-1fav (9-10) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Strensall (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
