held up in rear, some headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon pressing leaders, weakened close home
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, led over 3f out, soon edged right, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon one pace
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
led, headed over 3f out, lost place well over 1f out
held up, headway over 1f out, never on terms
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, chased leaders and hard ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out
always behind
held up in touch, lost place well over 3f out, headway when hampered over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on well, never nearer
held up mid-division, not clear run over 2f out and again over 1f out, soon switched right, ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
steadied start, pulled hard in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, soon chasing winner, kept on well final furlong
held up, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left under pressure and weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
In a wide-open start to proceedings, Mystery River gets a tentative vote over Street Life and Kavachi, with Ile Michel and Hazelnut just two more to consider. A 20-runner handicap is not the easiest race to start with, but Mystery River showed enough improved form when opening her account at Folkestone eight days ago to merit the vote. Granted she was given a fine tactical ride by Richard Hughes on that occasion and has more to do now, but if she can get into the lead early, may be able to hold on. Street Life will be suited by both the faster ground and drop back in trip today, and despite topweight, may pick up late enough to reach the frame at least, while Kavachi, also successful at Folkestone last time, did not find as much as his rider thought he had underneath him at the finish, and probably needs to find a few pounds. Ile Michel gained his first win in four years when gaining a comfortable victory at Lingfield and is another that needs to find extra, and Hazelnut returns from a break but could be involved for a place at least. The list is endless really, but the pin comes down on Mystery River.
Street Life (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) In rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge and disputed lead over 1f out, soon headed, kept on one pace final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Great View (9-7) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp (5) hvy.
Piper's Song (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Our Kes (8-8) at Bath 1m 2f hcap (5) gd in Jun.
Bright Sun (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon in rear, 11th of 12, 10l behind Tizzy May (9-1) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Kavachi (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) In touch, headway to track leader 3f out, led 2f out, held on well when strongly pressed inside final furlong, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun beating Lap of Honour (8-11) by a hd, 8 ran.
Sky Quest (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, no chance final 2f, 8th of 13, 6l behind Samarinda (10-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Montchara (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) In rear and hampered start, weakened 2f out, last of 7, 29l behind Olimpo (8-13) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Roya 8-1 (9-6) Towards rear, headway 4f out, slightly hampered and weakened soon after, 9th of 16, 11l behind Jackie Kiely (9-10) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sept.
Mystery River (USA) 2-1fav (9-5) Made all, set steady pace, quickened over 2f out, driven clear, easily, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcap (5) gf beating Central Force (9-6) by 5l, 7 ran.
Summer Lodge 16-1 (8-13) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 11, 16l behind Thornaby Green (8-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jun.
Hazelnut 2-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride, took closer order over 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden and edged left, stayed on, won at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (6) gs in Oct beating Buster Hyvonen (9-7) by 2l, 3 ran.
Mr Mischief 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 8l behind Polish Red (8-12) at Windsor 1m 4f hcap (4) gs.
Mighty Kitchener (USA) 10-1 (9-9) Restless stalls, always rear, 11th of 14, 8l behind Don't Mind Me (9-5) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Mr Napoleon (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Led and disputed, headed over 4f out, ridden and weakened 3f out, 12th of 16, 28l behind Aluana (9-5) at Wexford 1m 5f hcp 0-60 gf in Jun.
Hot Diamond 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, never near leaders, 8th of 9, 10l behind Novikov (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gs in Jun.
Postsprofit (IRE) 15-2 (8-6) Pulled hard in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 7, 8l behind Purus (10-0) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Dado Mush 40-1 (9-1) Always behind, 11th of 14, 10l behind Bucharest (9-7) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) frm in Jun.
Lawaaheb (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) In touch, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 18l behind Grey Samurai (10-2) at Beverley 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (6) hvy.
Ile Michel 13-2 (8-7) In touch, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, soon clear, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun beating Bowl of Cherries (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Red Sail 5-1 (8-11) Raced wide throughout, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on, not reached leaders, 5th of 11, 3l behind Apache Fort (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.
War of The Roses (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Prominent, effort on outer 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 7l behind Apex (8-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
