started slowly, held up, chased leaders over 3f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, not trouble leaders
mid-division, effort over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
held up, headway to lead well over 1f out, stayed on strongly, ridden out
held up, ridden and effort over 2f out, no extra, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, held up last, some headway wide 3f out, never nearer
mid-division, chased leader 4f out, every chance 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
tracked leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken, soon weakened
towards rear, good headway over 2f out, went 2nd on bit over 1f out, found nil when ridden, not run on
mid-division, effort 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out
close up, led 3f out to well over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders
mid-division until weakened over 3f out, soon well behind
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
led until headed 3f out, kept on until weakened well over 1f out
in touch, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
steadied start, always in rear group, never a factor
A difficult lady riders handicap to get proceedings under way but we will give the tentative vote to Blakfrankisch with both Monfils Monfils and Oldrik worth noting. The selection is unexposed with only three runs under his belt. He scored on his debut over in his native France before finishing second here for his new connections. He followed that up with a victory at the same venue and now races off a five pound higher mark. His lady rider is the partner of the trainer Tom Dascombe and is more than capable in the saddle so with more in his favour than not he is the one horse in the race to stay on the right side of. Monfils Monfils carries a six pound penalty for his win at Leicester. He had slipped down to what was a reasonable mark and he still looks well treated on his very best form so is one to note. As is Oldrik who is six pounds higher in the weights since his course win. He is ridden by the trainers daughter Kate Hobbs and although he has only won the one race he has been a consistent horse to follow and another bold effort can be expected. But for the winner we return to Blakfrankish.
William's Way 50-1 (9-2) Started slowly, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 10th of 16, 8l behind Hunting Country (8-4) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Monfils Monfils (USA) 6-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Channel Crossing (9-3) by 4l, 6 ran.
Aypeeyes (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Ainama (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Mustajed 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway on outer 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 12l behind Night Hour (10-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Red Wine 33-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind Night Hour (10-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Blakfrankisch (IRE) 6-5fav (9-5) Held up, headway on outside and hung left approaching 2f out, continued to edge left, ridden to lead entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Touch of Style (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Fongs Gazelle 5-1fav (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 8th of 11, 10l behind Count Ceprano (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 1f app hcp (3) gf.
The King And I (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Held up, steady progress from 7f out, effort well over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 34l behind Cavallini (9-2) at Kempton 2m hcap (5) pol in Jul.
Persian Peril 3-1 (9-12) Dwelt, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 3f clm (5) gs beating Bocciani (8-8) by 3l, 5 ran.
Guardian of Truth (IRE) 7-4 (9-11) Always prominent, ridden to go 2nd 3f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Always Bold (8-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Venir Rouge 10-3 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 5f out, kept on, 5th of 9, 12l behind Silver Blue (8-4) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Transvestite (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, 12th of 15, 16l behind King Supreme (8-6) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Brief Goodbye 17-2 (9-6) Steadied start, held up in last place, headway over 2f out, ridden, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Always Bold (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Riguez Dancer 16-1 (8-11) Held up behind leaders, effort over 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 9l behind Night Hour (10-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Oldrik (GER) 4-1jt-fav (9-4) Reluctant and soon niggled along, headway going well 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, soon in command, won at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul beating Action Impact (8-11) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Celticello (IRE) 4-1 (9-9) Held up, smooth headway over 3f out, led on bit 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, headed last 50 yards, rallied, 2nd of 11, shd behind Right Stuff (9-9) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
