tracked leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, disputing well held 2nd 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd
wore hood to post, mounted in chute, led and set very steady pace, pushed along and tried to quicken over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, lost 2nd 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear in slowly run race, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on into 2nd inside final furlong, never able to challenge
raced keenly tracking leader, led inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
tracked leaders racing keenly on outside, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear in slowly run race, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, never involved
steadied start, pulled hard in rear in steadily run race, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Rectory Road recorded a first victory on Turf here 11 days ago but may struggle under a penalty against some fast-improving three-year-olds. Dubai Mirage was hampered by a low draw in the Britannia Handicap and was impressive in this grade at Haydock next time. He’s been raised a massive 10lb but is clearly a useful performer, though RAAEQ (NAP) should give him a run for his money. Brian Meehan’s colt was still showing signs of inexperience when beaten by another Godolphin runner, First Winter, here last month. That was solid form, as was his Newbury novice win a year ago, and he is learning all the time so a 2lb rise may be generous. Campari failed to give his true running at Ascot last time and may well bounce back while Yes My Boy gets cheekpieces though has a bit to find with Dubai Mirage on Haydock running. Mon Choix is probably in the handicapper’s grip now.
Dubai Mirage (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Raced wide 1st 2f, held up towards rear, headway on outside and hung and hung left from over 1f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, soon clear, easily, won at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Huboor (9-4) by 4 3/4l, 11 ran.
Yes My Boy (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) Wore hood to post, tracked leading pair, went 2nd entering final 3f, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and outpaced entering final furlong, weakened and lost 2 places towards finish, 4th of 11, 5l behind Dubai Mirage (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Chance 33-1 (8-1) In touch stand side, weakened over 2f out, last of 30, 25 3/4l behind Lord North (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Raaeq (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Rearing in stalls, chased leaders on inside, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, just held, 2nd of 13, nk behind First Winter (9-2) at Sandown 1m hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Mon Choix 18-1 (8-7) In touch, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 15th of 16, 11 3/4l behind Brunch (8-7) at York 1m hcp stks (2) gd in Aug.
Siglo Six 28-1 (10-2) Raced keenly, held up and always behind, last of 9, 14 1/2l behind Makram (8-12) at Ascot 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Campari 3-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakening when slightly hampered over 1f out, eased, last of 12, 13 3/4l behind River Nymph (9-1) at Ascot 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Rectory Road 10-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Sandown 1m hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Vulcan (8-13) by nk, 11 ran.
