always in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
close up, tracked leader 7f out until over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway on outer over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, stayed on to lead post
led, ridden 2f out, headed post
keen in touch, ridden 3f out, went 3rd 1f out, stayed on near finish
took keen hold, in touch, not clear run from 2f out, switched left, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader until 7f out, close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
A tremendous handicap in which marginal preference is for JET AWAY with Mortbet, Con Artist and Senate considered his three main dangers. Henry Cecil's colt was given a nice introductory ride at Haydock on debut before winning at Lingfield last month when well-backed. He scored quite comfortably in the end in a messy race and with the winner scoring since this opening mark of 86 may prove lenient. Mortbet is another for whom guesswork is required when it comes to official ratings. He was well-supported on debut at Leicester and rewarded backers with a strong performance. The first-two were five lengths clear, and although the third and fourth have not franked the form since, the feeling is that he could be anything. Right Step ran an absolute cracker at Goodwood last week but his profile is not one of consistency, Con Artist bumped into a good one at Newbury and with the first, third and fourth home all running well since the form looks rock solid; a 3lb higher mark may not be enough to stop him running well. Senate is rated better than his handicap debut here when eased off behind Verdant. From a low draw he was given an aggressive ride and he had no more to give late on but better is expected today with that form working out well. His Doncaster maiden win came on soft ground so he might want a drop of rain however. Sharaayeen is the only other runner to make a modicum of appeal, however the fairly confident vote here goes to Jet Away.
Mortbet (IRE) 15-8fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon under pressure, held well close home, won at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jul beating Vibrant Force (8-13) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Right Step 40-1 (7-11) Held up towards rear, headway on outside from 3f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure, caught last strides, 2nd of 15, hd behind Beachfire (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Jet Away 8-11fav (9-2) Held up, headway and wide into straight to track leaders over 3f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, readily, won at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Give Your Verdict (9-2) by 1l, 8 ran.
Con Artist (IRE) 7-2 (8-6) Tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Emerging Artist (9-5) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Senate 5-1 (9-4) Held up, headway to join leader over 7f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 18l behind Verdant (8-12) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
Sharaayeen 10-1 (8-7) Raced keenly, tracked winner, ridden 4f out, lost place 2f out, one pace and no impression from over 1f out, 4th of 7, 7l behind Alrasm (9-9) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Whistleinthewind (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders on inside, pushed along over 3f out, soon one one pace, beaten when hampered on rails well over 1f out, 5th of 8, 14l behind Aattash (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
