held up in touch on inside, switched left 3f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong
made all, increased tempo 3f out, hard ridden just over 1f out, all out
soon pressing winner, disputed lead 3f out, soon pushed along and slightly outpaced, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, ridden and weakening when hung right over 2f out
There should be no lack of pace as all three recent winners made every yard on their latest starts. Gold Souk and Strawman landed maiden races at Epsom and Carlisle respectively but WORLD TITLE added to an earlier success in novice company when scoring over course and distance on his handicap debut. Archie Watson’s colt may prove good enough in a tight contest. This is tougher than the handicap Out Of Breath won at Musselburgh earlier and Lawaa has yet to threaten.
Gold Souk (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Made all, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Epsom 1m 1f mdn stks (4) gf in Aug beating South Coast (9-0) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
World Title (IRE) 5-4fav (9-7) Made most, driven 2f out, stayed on well, in command inside final furlong, won at Ripon 1m (4) gd in Aug beating Fast Deal (8-11) by 1l, 4 ran.
Strawman (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, held on well towards finish, won at Carlisle 1m mdn stks (4) gs in Sep beating Bentley Wood (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Lawaa (FR) 9-1 (9-2) Off the pace disputing 3rd until over 3f out, closer on inside over 3f out, weakened inside final 2f, 5th of 7, 14l behind Grand Rock (9-2) at Hamilton 1m stks (5) hvy in Aug.
Out Of Breath 4-1fav (9-9) Raced keenly, with leaders, driven to lead narrowly over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, headed and not pace of winner near finish, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Breguet Boy (9-5) at Redcar 1m (5) gd in Sep.
