chased leaders, driven over 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, jockey dropped whip and headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
led and headed halfway, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, driven over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, reminders halfway, never dangerous
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
in touch, led halfway, headed 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, soon pushed along, some late headway but never near to challenge
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, ran to to lead inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt and towards rear, soon pushed along, switched left to outer over 2f out, ridden over 1f out stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride and behind, chased along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
mid-division, driven along halfway, weakened over 2f out
always behind
This looks to be an extremely tough nursery handicap, but our tentative vote goes to Zabeel Tower, just ahead of Herninski, Countrywide Belle, Feeling Irie and George's Flyer. Herninski is certainly an interesting runner. One of two entries from the Pat Haslam stable, which seems to be running into form, the booking of Jamie Spencer certainly catches the eye and this Hernando filly steps up in trip for her handicap debut, having shown plenty of promise in three starts so far. Countrywide Belle was well beaten in a hot nursery at Goodwood last time, but had shown some fair form in some of her previous races and although she looks a bit more exposed than some of these, she should be a contender here. Feeling Irie carries a six pound penalty for winning a maiden at Musselburgh last week, and as that was his first try over a mile Nigel Tinkler's colt must also have claims here. George's Flyer shaped well when third in a better race than this at York last time. That was his best effort so far, and he appears to have overcome the breathing problems which plagued him earlier. Richard Fahey's charge looks sure to be suited by this extra furlong and is another to be wary of. However, our vote goes to the Mick Channon-trained Zabeel Tower. This Anabaa colt contested some hot maiden races before showing plenty of ability on his handicap debut at Newmarket when he finished a close fourth to Kinsya. There was a big gap back to the fifth horse that day, the form looks solid in the context of this race and off a pound lower mark, Zabeel Tower could just be the answer to this very hard race.
Countrywide Belle 20-1 (9-0) Prominent for 2f, chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 15l behind Tiber Tilly (8-7) at Goodwood 6f 2yo hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Zabeel Tower 14-1 (8-5) Raced centre, held up, effort over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Kinsya (8-4) at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Feelin Irie (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Made all and keen, ridden 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd beating Munaa (8-2) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Meaningful 6-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 7l behind Archimboldo (9-7) at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) frm.
Scroll 25-1 (9-3) Always in rear until some headway over 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 14, 9l behind In A Flash (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
George's Flyer (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Silidan (9-7) at York 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Herninski 10-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Mister Benedictine (9-4) at Beverley 7f nov aut stk (5) gf in Aug.
Impeccable Guest (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Peter Island (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo clm (5) gf in Aug.
