mid-division on outside, headway chasing leaders halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
held up towards rear, steady headway and pushed along halfway, kept on in closing stages, may do better
chased leaders on rail, pushed along halfway, weakened soon after
mid-division on rail, stumbled and weakened halfway
led on rail, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, kept on again into 2nd towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride and switched right start, held up in last trio, switched left and good headway on outer over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong until towards finish
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway soon after, weakened inside final furlong
pressed leader, every chance when hung badly right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Astronaut missed the break last time at Windsor but there is no guarantee that he’ll be suited by a further drop in distance. Royal Dynasty was placed here on debut and then second at Ffos Las but she is another that has fared badly with the draw. MICHAELS CHOICE has bagged the stall next to the rail and he led until inside the final furlong when third last time at Windsor. The winner of that contest ran a nice race at Doncaster on Wednesday so that may be the best form on offer. Karalini is closely matched with Royal Dynasty and has shown ability in all three starts to date and Reticent Angel also has claims on her third to Aim Power at Windsor.
Astronaut 13-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on outside chasing leaders 2f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Dirty Rascal (9-2) at Windsor 6f stks (4) gf in Sep.
Broughtons Flare (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear never dangerous, last of 10, 15 3/4l behind The Last Party (8-11) at Chelmsford City 6f stks (5) pol in May.
Clipsham Tiger (IRE) Bungle Inthejungle colt out of Texas Queen.
Drummer Jack (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Held up, headway over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Luxor (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Michaels Choice 50-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and hung left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Fares Kodiac (9-5) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Aug.
The Cruising Lord 66-1 (9-2) Towards rear, headway between horses over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Dirty Rascal (9-2) at Windsor 6f stks (4) gf in Sep.
Illegitimate Gains 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 23l behind The Trader (9-5) at Chester 7f stks (4) gd in Aug.
Karalini (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, challenged over 2f out, soon led, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Enchanted Linda (9-0) at Ffos Las 5f fll stks (5) gd in Sep.
Lille Equiano filly out of Interlace.
Quicksilver 16-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up, never dangerous, last of 7, 14 1/2l behind Emerald Approach (9-0) at Goodwood 6f fll stks (4) gd in Aug.
Royal Dynasty 11-4fav (9-0) Last to break, took keen hold in rear, edged left over 2f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, went 2nd towards finish, not trouble winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Enchanted Linda (9-0) at Ffos Las 5f fll stks (5) gd in Sep.
Tarthra Quay Harbour Watch filly out of Kameruka.
Reticent Angel (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 5 1/4l behind Aim Power (9-0) at Windsor 6f fll stks (5) gd in Aug.
