went slightly right start, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out
chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden and soon in command, eased well inside final furlong, comfortable
slowly away, headway to chase leaders halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
went right start, outpaced
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
went left start, keen, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out, soon every chance, no extra inside final furlong
hampered start, soon outpaced, short of room over 4f out, never nearer
tracked leader until over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong
Owed is selected for this sprint handicap with Cape Cobra and Music Box Express presenting the most obvious opposition. Robin Bastiman's charge is exposed as ordinary but he seems to reserve his best for Southwell these days and with the in-form Paul Hanagan booked, a bold bid can be anticipated. Cape Cobra is a relatively rare runner for John Gosden and is accordingly respected in the event of any market confidence. Music Box Express is always dangerous if getting away smartly. He is unproven on this surface so is reluctantly overlooked. Doctor's Cave made hay off lower marks and is noted in the market on seasonal reappearance. Cape Of Storms is exposed as ordinary but should run his usual race. Mind Alert has been well turned over here in the past so Cool Sands might be a more realistic proposition of the Derek Shaw pair. The Fisio is never usually too far away. Plenty of plausible opportunities for many and Owed looks best placed to prosper.
Doctor's Cave 11-2jt-fav (11-5) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 9l behind Mythical Charm (10-4) at Goodwood 1m amt hcp 0-80 (6) sft in Jul.
Varadouro (BRZ) 8-1 (8-7) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 24l behind Stevie Gee (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Cape Cobra 15-8 (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, driven out, won at Redcar 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Oct beating Navene (8-5) by 2l, 14 ran.
The Fisio 11-1 (8-10) Stumbled leaving stalls, hard ridden when switched right 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Rabbit Fighter (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Music Box Express 11-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 8l behind Newgate (7-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Soto 14-1 (8-4) In touch far side, ridden to lead group and overall leader over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 17, hd behind Imperial Echo (8-10) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Cape of Storms 11-4fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Newgate (7-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Cool Sands (IRE) 6-1fav (8-8) Raced centre in mid-division, headway when not clear run over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 5l behind Polar Force (8-9) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-50 (6) gd.
Mind Alert 12-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Hazytoo (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Owed 4-1jt-fav (9-2) Disputed lead until weakened 2f out, 11th of 13, 23l behind Jun Fan (8-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
