led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, gradually faded
in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out and stayed on well inside last, no extra closing stages
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no progress
mid-division on outside, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway into 3rd over 1f out, pressed leader final 110 yards, held towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon edged right, weakened inside last
switched right start, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never on terms
switched right start, towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden 2f out, keeping on one pace when hampered inside last
rear mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on steadily, not pace to challenge
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, well held 1f out
rear mid-division, pushed along well over 2f out and no impression, ridden over 1f out and ran on inside last, nearest finish
handy, pushed along 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and switched to rail 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on gamely when challenged well inside last, just prevailed
Enigmatic hasn’t been beaten far the last twice and will likely reverse Newmarket running in April with Coase but we’ll take a chance on DON’T TELL CLAIRE. The Kublers’ mare has slipped to a very fair mark and has been running well again this season, despite failing to make the frame. The yard also run the hat-trick seeking Helm Rock and Island Bandit, at the opposite end of the handicap, and Ikhtiraaq are others chasing three-timers. Ascending won at Goodwood in May but all of his form is on ground with some give. Laguna Veneta, on the other hand, likes to hear her hooves rattle. Takeachancejimmy travels over from County Meath but his best form is over longer trips.
Helm Rock 2-1fav (10-9) A little slow into stride, soon recovered to lead, clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Aug beating Harbour Vision (8-13) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Don't Tell Claire 14-1 (9-13) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra inside last, 6th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Tarrabb (9-4) at Haydock 1m hcp fll (4) gd in Aug.
Takeachancejimmy (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Soaring Monarch (9-10) at Galway 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Ikhtiraaq (IRE) 10-11fav (9-6) Made all, shaken up well over 1f out and ran on well, pushed along 1f out and in command, comfortably, won at Pontefract 1m hcp (3) gf in Aug beating Sanitiser (9-9) by 2 3/4l, 3 ran.
Coase 18-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway going well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Dutch Decoy (9-3) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Mark Of Respect (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Prominent early, in touch, not much room and lost place over 1f out, 7th of 16, 6 1/2l behind Ajero (9-12) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Warning Sign (FR) 6-1 (8-13) 7th of 8, 13 1/2l behind Simca Mille (9-4) at Angers 1m 3f stks gs in May.
Rawyaan 9-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, pushed along and switched right over 2f out, ridden and lost ground under 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Tarrabb (9-3) at Ascot 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Mercurius Power (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway under pressure out wide approaching final furlong, soon outpaced and weakened final 100 yards, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind System (9-5) at Doncaster 1m hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Professional Widow (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Fantasy Believer (10-0) at Ascot 1m hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Blueberry Hill (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Keen tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 10, 7l behind Jimi Hendrix (9-8) at Haydock 1m hcp (4) gd in May.
Ascending (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, hampered entering final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Goodwood 1m hcp (4) sft in Jun beating Maysong (9-3) by 1l, 8 ran.
Laguna Veneta (IRE) 5-6fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m hcp fll (5) gf in Jul beating Control (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Island Bandit (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Made all, pushed along over 2f out, ridden all out, won at Sandown 1m hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Crystal Casque (10-0) by shd, 6 ran.
Enigmatic (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) In touch in mid-division, switched right and pushed along over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not trouble front pair, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Dutch Decoy (9-3) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf in Aug.
