in touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten
held up, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, not clear run briefly and switched left over 1f out, driven to lead narrowly inside final furlong, edged left, stayed on well, all out
held up, no progress final 2f
led, ridden 2f out, soon headed, weakened soon after
chased leader, led just inside final 2f, ridden and narrowly headed inside final furlong, rallied gamely near finish, just held
took keen hold, chased leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, switched left to outside over 2f out, headway soon after, driven to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish
chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
in touch, pushed along and headway over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish but kept on well to hold 3rd
Nonrunner
Some of the unexposed runners have appealing profiles including Art Scholar, La Pantera and Haadeeth, however DELORIA should appreciate the return to six furlongs and gets the nod. Eve Johnson Houghton's filly never threatened to land a blow at Newmarket last time out over seven furlongs but she can bounce back to form this afternoon. She has been dropped a pound in the ratings for that effort and with Andrew Heffernan claiming five off her back she should run well at rewarding odds. Craicattack has no problem with quick ground and six furlongs and he is better than his latest effort in a Fairyhouse sales race last time might suggest, Quaestor has a bit to find on that Fairyhouse run but is generally consistent, whilst Joe Packet is another who is yet to shed his maiden tag. Of more interest is Haadeeth who was able to dead-heat on his debut at Kempton despite running green; he is open to plenty of improvement and a mark of 79 may prove to be lenient. La Pantera soon put the race to bed at Goodwood last time out; she hasn't been seen since that run in May but it would be unwise to take her lightly. Astonishment continues to rise up the handicap as he has only been out of the places once in his last six starts. Art Scholar suffered a costly reversal at Folkestone last time out but the bigger field and more even tempo that is likely here should play more to his strengths, assuming he takes to the first-time cheek-pieces. An open heat, but we are happy to side with Deloria.
Art Scholar (IRE) 3-10fav (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden to challenge winner from over 2f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 3, 3/4l behind Danny's Choice (8-11) at Folkestone 6f 2yo nov stk (4) gf.
Kirsty's Boy (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Soon outpaced, always behind, 18th of 20, 21l behind Midnight Martini (8-6) at York 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Aug.
Marcus Cicero (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 21l behind Layla's Hero (8-9) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (2) gs.
La Pantera 11-4fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, shaken up over 1f out, led final 100 yards, won going away, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo fll mdn (5) gd in May beating Falling Angel (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Quaestor (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Folly Bridge (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Haadeeth 6-1 (9-3) Always prominent, ridden to lead inside final furlong, strongly pressed, dead heated on line, won at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Aug deadheating with Brick Red (9-3), 11 ran.
Joe Packet 7-2 (8-9) Mid-division, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Dromore (8-8) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.
Master Of Dance (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Disputed lead, ridden over 1f out, still every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Radio City (8-9) at Epsom Downs 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Deloria 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Red Badge (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Craicattack (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place and no impression from 2f out, 8th of 16, 10l behind Dick Turpin (9-7) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo stk sft in Aug.
Astonishment (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Cansili Star (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
