led 1f, close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly away and reluctant early, recovered halfway, soon in touch, weakened over 2f out
keen tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, in rear of main group, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, nearest finish
keen led, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, ran on
towards rear, never on terms
keen close up, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, ran on
The three-year-olds outnumber the older horses in this. Of the latter group, Olympicus may be the pick as he’s run well at Doncaster and Sandown since a pipe-opener for the yard in June. Not beaten far over a mile here in June, ASHMORE has slipped down the ratings since and there is every chance he’ll stay the extra being out of a Declaration Of War mare. Blue Universe was third behind a prolific winner over track and trip latest and Kamanika has won over the trip at Nottingham and Leicester this year, though is closely matched with Expert Witness on today’s terms. Hakuna Babe has been more consistent of late so looks best of the rest.
Outsmart (IRE) 11-1 (10-3) Prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on but always held, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Dandy's Angel (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Snapcracklepop 9-1 (8-12) In rear, struggling over 2f out, minor late headway, 8th of 12, 9l behind Cabinet Of Clowns (9-4) at Chepstow 1m hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Olympicus (USA) 12-1 (9-10) In rear, keen early, struggling 3f out, late headway final furlong for 4th, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Whitcombe Rockstar (9-8) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Blue Universe (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) In touch in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Barrolo (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Total Lockdown 9-1 (9-7) Keen hold, close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 25l behind Forest Demon (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Kristal Klear (IRE) 10-3 (9-11) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, every chance 2f out, 1 length behind in 4th entering final furlong, no extra close home, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Leap Year Lad (9-4) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Hakuna Babe 11-8fav (9-5) Prominent, tracked leaders after 3 furlongs, ridden 2f out, plugged on and no impression on leader, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Prenup (10-2) at Sandown 1m 1f hcp fll (5) hvy in Aug.
Expert Witness 16-1 (9-10) Raced wide towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1/4l behind Kamanika (9-7) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Ashmore (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, never involved, 8th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Playupskyblues (9-9) at Kempton 1m hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Kamanika (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Close up in rear, pushed along and headway2f out, soon every chance, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/4l behind Prosecco (9-8) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp fll (5) sft in Jul.
