held up in rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway approaching 2f out, ridden and went 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace
keen, tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
slowly into stride, held up in last place, ridden 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders
always towards rear, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, joined winner, every chance from over 1f out, rider soon dropped whip, ran on
led, headed 7f out, led again 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace
led 7f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Kalasam, Gallego and The Flying Cowboy are the three to look at here with preference for The Flying Cowboy. Despite some promising efforts, Kalasam was allowed to slip down the handicap and duly took advantage at Leicester before finishing a close third when made favourite at Sandown last time. He has gone up the weights here and may have to settle for a place again. Gallego chased home The Flying Cowboy at Leicester and is now three pounds better off for half a length. He advertised the merit of that form by scoring at Salisbury next time over a mile, before a tardy start didnt stop him turning in a good effort in defeat at Haydock. He will be thereabouts but his wins to runs ratio is concerning. The Flying Cowboy is six pounds higher than when scoring at Leicester, but that was only his fourth run and he showed improvement last time. In the belief that he can progress further here, a chance is taken that he can act just as well on the likely faster ground. The Flying Cowboy can shoot down his rivals.
Siena Star (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Harry Tricker (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcap (5) gf.
Kalasam 9-4fav (8-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Queen Noverre (8-13) at Sandown 1m 2f hcap (4) gf.
Candy Mountain 3-1fav (9-6) Raced on outer in touch, effort 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 20l behind Generous Jem (9-6) at Newbury 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Royal Indulgence 9-2jt-fav (9-7) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden 6f out, weakened 3f out, last of 9, 14l behind Kalasam (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf.
New Wave 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, hung left from over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 13l behind Pride of Nation (9-0) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gd in Sept '05.
Gallego 9-2 (9-1) Dwelt and towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Young Bertie (9-5) at Pontefract 1m hcap (6) frm.
Recalcitrant 9-1 (9-2) Tracked winner until over 2f out, 9th of 13, 8l behind Blu Manruna (8-12) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcap (6) gf.
Only Hope 50-1 (8-10) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 16, 19l behind Sweet Gale (9-6) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Fantasy Crusader 12-1 (8-10) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind Blu Manruna (8-12) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcap (6) gf.
The Flying Cowboy (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, soon hung left, stayed on, won at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug beating Gallego (8-10) by 1/2l, 14 ran.