awkwardly away close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
close up, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
in touch in rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong to chase winner, kept on one pace
raced wide, pressed leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged right, ran on
pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
King Of Spin has gone well on all three starts since joining Richard Hughes - all at Windsor - and has a solid claim on the formbook. The concern is that he's yet to confirm his ability on soft ground, although not disgraced by any means on good to soft. He could prove good enough especially with Finley Marsh claiming 7lb but CHAMPAGNE BOB is a sprinter in form, has won in the past for Katherine Glenister and has no concerns on the soft. He's in a better race now but can handle the increase in grade. Decent cases can be compiled for the remaining quartet of which the lightly-raced Dirchill and the consistent Storm Cry make most appeal in a competitive sprint.
King Of Spin 3-1 (9-3) Led on rail, ridden and pressed over 1f out, narrowly headed 150 yards out, soon hung left, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Bahamian Dollar (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Storm Cry 9-4fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Maureb (8-12) at Carlisle 6f hcp fll (4) gf in Jul.
Cosmic Chatter 9-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always well held, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Parys Mountain (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Dark Power (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) Raced wide tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 5l behind Lahore (8-11) at Windsor 6f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Dirchill (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) In touch, headway halfway, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Samarmadi (9-6) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Champagne Bob 9-4 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, led soon after, ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on, ridden out, won at Newbury 6f hcp (5) gs in Jul beating Field of Vision (9-12) by 2 1/2l, 4 ran.