dwelt in touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, joined leader over 7f out, shaken up to lead 2f out, ran on, comfortable
led, joined over 7f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace
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Squelch has returned to action in fine form but has been raised 9lb after landing a hat-trick with a victory at Pontefract and Almareekh is upped in class after recording a double with success at Doncaster. Sandown winner By My Side and Giving Glances are others facing more difficult tasks though Kepala went close again at Newbury having won at Newmarket earlier and is not out of this. But GHAZIYAH (NAP) will be sharper for last month’s reappearance in a tougher handicap at Goodwood and the Haggas filly is taken to get her head back in front for last year’s winning yard.
Ghaziyah 9-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, edged right and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Chamade (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp fll (2) gd in Jul.
Giving Glances 6-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, pushed along and headway on inside over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Renardeau (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Squelch 15-8 (9-2) Tracked leader, led approaching 2f out, ran on, comfortable, won at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Elector (10-3) by 6l, 5 ran.
Kepala 10-3 (8-11) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leader, led approaching final 2f, ridden and hung left over 1f, headed final stride, 2nd of 7, shd behind Dubious Affair (9-13) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp fll (2) gd in Jul.
Almareekh (USA) 4-6fav (9-1) Tracked leader, joined leader 4f out, led 2f out, ridden out, won at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp fll (4) gf in Jul beating Guroor (10-0) by nk, 5 ran.
By My Side (IRE) 7-4fav (9-7) Dwelt, soon tracking leaders, good headway on outside 3f out, soon challenging, led entering final 2f, edged right and went clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, ridden out, won at Sandown 1m 2f hcp fll (5) gd in Aug beating Gonna Dancealot (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Tribal Craft 8-1 (9-2) Led, joined 2f out, soon ridden and headed, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 7l behind Cabaletta (8-5) at Newbury 1m 4f lst fll stks (1) gd in Jul.
Tulip Fields 10-3fav (9-7) Keen close up, headway and every chance 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Believe In Love (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp fll (3) gd in Jul.
Point In Time (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Held up in rear, some late headway, almost snatched 4th, never nearer, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Dubious Affair (9-13) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp fll (2) gd in Jul.