took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway 3f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up, not clear run from well over 2f out, until switched left over 1f out, headway final furlong, ran on well to take 2nd near finish, not reached winner
slowly away, took keen hold, held up, ridden 3f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, held up, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
broke well, took keen hold, in touch, one pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon no further progress
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra and lost 3 places near finish
chased leaders, led over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, stayed on
chased leader until ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
pulled hard, mid-division, lost place over 3f out, pulled up 2f out
Nonrunner
Sarah Park made a pleasing seasonal return and can improve for that to take this poor handicap, with recent winners Alucica and Kimono My House among the dangers. The selection was given time to get the hang of things last year by Brian Meehan, but she had strengthened up a fair bit for her return run at Chepstow, where only one got home in front of her. She races from a 3lb higher mark here but that still only equates to 59, and she can improve again to break her duck. Alucica carries a 6lb penalty for a nose win at Kempton earlier in the month, at this trip. The mare has never won on turf yet in five previous attempts, but she did run well on good ground at Redcar last year so hopefully can handle it again. Kimono My House sparked into life when winning a Southwell maiden handicap last time and also carries an extra 6lb here, which makes this a tougher test. She is inconsistent, however, so we'll take her on, while Brouhaha has a chance of reversing form with Alucica at today's weights and can get heavily involved. Tenancy and My French Connection look in need of a favour from the assessor and Sarah Park gets a tentative nod.
Coup d'Etat 20-1 (9-4) Prominent until weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Ermine Grey (8-10) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Apache Nation (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 6l behind Papa's Princess (8-8) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Brouhaha 9-4fav (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ran on to press winner inside final furlong, every chance, just held near finish, 2nd of 13, shd behind Alucica (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Alucica 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, soon pressed, held on well close home all out, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Brouhaha (9-5) by a ns, 13 ran.
Betteras Bertie 25-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 13l behind Holiday Cocktail (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (5) gd.
Barataria 10-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 8th of 15, 6l behind Emperor's Well (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) gf.
Just Oscar (GER) 10-3 (8-7) Bumped start, pulled hard, mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 6th of 14, 12l behind Harare (9-7) at Chester 1m app hcp (5) gd.
Wizby 12-1 (8-10) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, ran on well, just failed, 2nd of 15, hd behind Ogre (8-8) at Chepstow 1m clm (6) gf.
Kimono My House 22-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, chased leader over 1f out, edged left and stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Southwell 1m fll mdn hcp 0-70 (6) fbs beating Towy Girl (9-2) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Sarah Park (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, chased winner soon after, no impression, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Oriental Girl (8-9) at Chepstow 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gf in Jun.
Osteopathic Care (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Mid-division, lost place after 6f, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 32l behind Silver Seeker (9-3) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (6) gf in Jun.
Haroldini (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden halfway, soon behind, last of 11, 22l behind Yamal (9-3) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) frm in Jun.
Myfrenchconnection (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Aussie Blue (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Malinsa Blue (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Sweet Sara (9-9) at Redcar 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf.
The Great Delaney 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 11l behind Alfie Tupper (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Sept.
Tenancy (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong and no extra, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Gone'n'dunnett (8-7) at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol in May.
Golden Brown (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 7l behind Josephine Malines (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gs.
