in touch, headway to lead over 8f out, ridden 2f out, headed towards finish
always in rear
towards rear, ridden 4f out, never a factor
close up, tracked leader 7f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
held up, ridden 3f out, never a factor
led after 2f, headed over 8f out, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden and no impression over 2f out, not trouble leaders
led 2f, tracked leader until over 8f out, close up 7f out, ridden 4f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, lost place 8f out, not a factor after
Dubai Frame never threatened when third at Nottingham on his first attempt at 2m. It remains to be seen if KITTY’S COVE fares any better over this longer trip but she’s a half-sister to a winner over hurdles and was beaten only a head over 1m4f at Hamilton recently. Handsome Bob was beaten by the selection last time and had earlier won at Thirsk with Sunhill Lad back in fifth while Duration is another to note stepping up in distance.
Dubai Frame 8-1 (8-12) Held up behind, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, not pace to trouble front pair, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Bailarico (10-0) at Nottingham 2m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Handsome Bob (IRE) 3-1 (9-9) Held up behind, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden inside final 2f, soon one pace, kept on closing stages, not reach leaders, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Liars Corner (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Sunhill Lad (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, rallying when short of room over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Handsome Bob (9-5) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Duration (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Honourbound (8-13) at Ffos Las 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Stirling Value 16-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance, 5th of 10, 11 3/4l behind Percy Prosecco (9-7) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
So Near So Farhh 11-2 (8-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Bill Cody (9-3) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Kitty's Cove 7-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace when flashed tail inside final furlong, edged left and rallied closing stages, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Liars Corner (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Chickpea 11-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Sauchiehall Street (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Pearl's Calling (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 8 3/4l behind Handsome Bob (9-5) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (6) sft in Aug.