tracked leading pair, unable to quicken as pace lifted over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leading trio, effort on outside over 2f out, led inside final 2f, ridden and stayed on, headed final 110 yards, kept on under pressure
held up last, gradually switched to outside over 3f out, challenged 2f out, led final 110 yards, stayed on gamely
led, quickened pace over 2f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
tracked leader until outpaced as pace lifted over 2f out, rallied and hung left over 1f out, switched right entering final furlong, stayed on strongly towards finish
held up in 5th on rail, unable to quicken as pace lifted over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, switched left to wide outside entering final furlong, soon ridden and no impression
steadied start, held up in 6th, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leading trio
Sour Mash and Sharedah are sure to attract plenty of support but it may prove worth siding with SAND SKIER with the yard in blistering form. Cumulus Nimbus may need a strong pace to be seen at his best, Fareej has questions to answer and Chain Of Events looks up against it on his first start since leaving Barry Hills whilst Richard Hills prefers Sharedah to Munsarim which is a decent pointer to the chances of the Sir Michael Stoute trained filly who is entitled to reverse May's placings with Sour Mash as she meets that rival on 4lb better terms for just over two lengths. Obviously, much will depend on how that pair have progressed since then but it will be disappointing if the well bred Pivotal filly can't make the most of the weight concession. The yard, however, could be in better form and she's likely to be short enough in the market so it may be worth taking her on with Sand Skier who finished close up in a valuable handicap at the July meeting as he has leading form claims and could enjoy an easier time of things out in front.
Fareej (USA) 7-2 (8-8) Never a threat, last of 14, 22l behind Mendip (8-8) at Meydan(UAE) 7f cnd stks (3yo) in Feb.
Sour Mash (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Steadied start, mid-division, headway on outer 2f out, ridden to lead towards finish, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May beating Sing Sweetly (8-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Cumulus Nimbus 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 9, 2l behind Critical Moment (8-12) at Newmarket 1m con stks (2) gf.
Munsarim (IRE) 15-8 (9-0) Made all, came well clear final 2f, unchallenged, won at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gf beating Mont Ras (9-0) by 11l, 9 ran.
Sand Skier 11-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to press winner over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, edged left and lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 19, 1/2l behind Circumvent (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Sharedah (IRE) 8-15fav (8-9) Made all, hard ridden and kept on inside final furlong, held on near finish, won at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo fll stks (5) gf in Jun beating Dolphina (8-9) by nk, 12 ran.
Chain Of Events 5-2 (9-0) Mid-division, switched right over 2f out, soon headway, led 1f out, ran on well, won at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun beating Peaceful Rule (9-9) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
