tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, kept on one pace
very slowly away always in rear
close up,headway to press leader over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
held up, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out
led, ridden 2f out, headed towards finish
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
went right start, towards rear, ridden 3f out, never on terms
in touch, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out
Bill Cody found one too good over a shorter trip at Newcastle last time but Calliope disappointed at Carlisle having won over 1m4f at Catterick earlier. Urban Spirit and So Near So Farhh were both placed over 2m on their respective latest starts but HERNANDES gets the vote. He’s been competing in higher grade races and a repeat of last month’s fourth over today’s trip at Sandown can see Ian Williams’ charge successful in this company.
Hernandes (FR) 33-1 (8-9) Led briefly, tracked leaders in 3rd, settled 4th 10f out, plugged on final furlong, not pace to threaten, 4th of 6, 4 3/4l behind Saroog (10-0) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Calliope 7-2fav (9-12) Missed break, driven and stayed on into mid-division final 2f, never nearer, 6th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Bogardus (9-11) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Rock On Bollinski 33-1 (9-7) Slowly away, under pressure over 5f out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, dist behind Tonto's Spirit (9-12) at Catterick 2m hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Bill Cody (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) Went right start, tracked leader, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon rallied, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Burn Some Dust (9-6) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Sunhill Lad (IRE) 28-1 (8-6) Held up mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, 9th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Andok (9-13) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Urban Spirit (IRE) 3-1fav (8-7) In touch, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Pantomime (8-7) at Wetherby 2m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Tropical Bachelor (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Mid-division, outpaced over 5f out, some late headway, never a factor, 7th of 13, 19 3/4l behind Itlaaq (10-5) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Lots Ov (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, lost place 4f out, tailed off, 8th of 9, 25 1/2l behind Bollin Joan (9-10) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
So Near So Farhh 13-2 (8-7) Held up behind, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure towards stands side over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on to press winner towards finish, just held, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind General Zoff (9-7) at Beverley 2m mdn hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Kissesforeveryone 200-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, eased, 9th of 12, 32l behind Elasia (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Jul.