held up, headway 2f out, led over 1f out until headed inside final furlong, kept on
in rear, some late headway from over 1f out, never dangerous
held up, headway to lead well over 1f out, soon headed and weakened 1f out
started slowly, switched right to far rail, soon in touch, chased leaders 2f out, no extra and weakened rapidly over 1f out
chased leaders to halfway, weakened quickly well over 1f out
steadied start, took keen hold in mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, no extra and one pace over 1f out
behind, ridden along after 2f, never dangerous
chased leaders to over 2f out weakened over 1f out
held up behind, short of room approaching 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, effort 2f out and every chance, soon ridden, weakened and eased final furlong
settled in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leader to halfway, weakened quickly
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, headway 2f out on outer, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well near finish
held up behind, not clear run approaching 2f out, checked, switched right over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, gaining towards finsih
In a competitive sprint handicap, we will shortlist Fromsong, Ok Pal and Rydal, and side with Ok Pal. The plus points for the selection are that he is a course and distance winner, is well-drawn and comes into this race on the back of a good run over course and distance last time. The case rests. Fromsong comes into this race in good heart and, set to rise by five pounds in the ratings after today, is very much respected. Rydal is also a course and distance winner who won from a two-pound higher mark than today last August. Much as he has been out of sorts lately, a return to form is not a forlorn possibility. Turning to the others and it is interesting that Whistler runs as he is due to be dropped three pounds in the ratings, but the question is - along with Out After Dark, who is also set to rise in the weights, and Texas Gold - will a low draw prove disadvantageous? Malapropism remains on a winning mark, but has been beaten from it recently, while Green Manalishi remains well-weighted if recapturing his best. As we say, it's competitive, but we are hopeful of a good run from the selection, which is Ok Pal.
Texas Gold 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, driven to chase leader over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd final stride, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Eisteddfod (9-7) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Whistler 33-1 (8-11) Always behind far side, 13th of 16, 5l behind Out After Dark (8-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Out After Dark 5-1 (8-6) Chased leaders stands' side, led group over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead overall close home, won at Newcastle 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun beating Chookie Heiton (9-9) by a nk, 16 ran.
Regina 8-1 (8-13) Dwelt, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind One Putra (9-5) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Malapropism 8-1 (8-7) Towards rear far side, never dangerous, 15th of 16, 9l behind Out After Dark (8-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Desperate Dan 7-4 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Philharmonic (9-2) at Ripon 6f nov stk (D) gd in Sept '03.
Mine Behind 25-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, weakening when not much room over 1f out, 11th of 13, 6l behind Eisteddfod (9-7) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Fromsong (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Ridden to lead after 1f, headed over 1f out, rallied towards finish, always held, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Polish Emperor (9-11) at Salisbury 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Who's Winning (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leader, headway and chased leader well over 2f out, weakened 2f out, last of 6, 21l behind Leitrim House (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Green Manalishi 12-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 7l behind Fromsong (9-7) at Salisbury 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Rydal (USA) 14-1 (9-11) Towards rear, shaken up and some headway 2f out, never on terms, 11th of 14, 9l behind Corky (9-2) at Goodwood 7f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Ok Pal 13-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 2l behind Golden Dixie (9-0) at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Further Outlook (USA) 16-1 (9-11) Led to 2f out, weakening when bumped inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 5l behind Kostar (9-6) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Ingleton 40-1 (8-1) In mid-division until weakened 2f out, 16th of 19, 13l behind Eisteddfod (9-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
The Jobber (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leader far side, led 2f out, no chance with near side group over 1f out, 5th of 15, 6l behind Who's Winning (8-10) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (D2) gf in Sept.
Intriguing Glimpse 7-2jt-fav (9-2) In touch, headway to lead 1f out, kept on, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Ivory Lace (9-7) by a nk, 9 ran.
