always behind, quickly weakened, tailed off from 3f out
slowly into stride, badly outpaced in rear, stayed on well from over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, held towards finish
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, pushed along 4f out, never dangerous
chased leaders over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
soon towards rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride, pushed along towards rear, never on terms
A very competitive way to round off the action at Southwell and DAN CHILLINGWORTH gets only a tentative nomination ahead of Aegean Pride and Fly Kiss. It would also be dangerous to write off Chjimes, even though his recent level of form has dipped way below the level he was capable of as a two-year-old. The top weight has a habit of popping up when least expected, so he is no forlorn hope this afternoon. Fly Kiss has been the model of consistency this season and can surely be found a suitable opening from her current mark. However, she does appear to have lost the absolute will to win and looks to need everything to fall into place for her. Aegean Pride is the least exposed contender on show and merits consideration for that fact alone. The daughter of Sakhee is bred to get further but, with time running out this season, she makes her handicap debut at a very winnable level. Still, she lacks the experience of Dan Chillingworth, who was unlucky not to score when he raced here in July and, having held his from well since then, the son of Indian Ridge can give James Fanshawe a welcome winner after a hatful of near misses during the last fortnight.
Chjimes (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no real impression, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Artistic License (8-12) at Great Leighs 6f hcap (4) pol.
Keel (IRE) 33-1 (8-3) Never a threat, 9th of 12, 11l behind Pyrenees (9-6) at Tipperary 7f hcp 60-92 gs in Jul.
Fools Gold 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon well behind, last of 8, 24l behind Linda Green (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Dan Chillingworth (IRE) 10-3fav (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on well under pressure, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Spate River (9-1) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Prime Factor 25-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Ethaara (8-10) at Kempton 7f hcap (4) pol.
Sun Catcher (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Never reached beyond mid-division, 7th of 13, 15l behind Blacktoft (9-12) at Kempton 1m clm (6) pol.
La Chicaluna 12-1 (9-2) With leaders until weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 16l behind Yungaburra (9-1) at W'hampton 6f hcap (5) pol.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 14-1 (9-9) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 20l behind Dispol Isle (9-11) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Fly Kiss 9-1 (8-11) Started slowly, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Buxton (9-5) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Cool Sands (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, 9th of 13, 4l behind Royal Challenge (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcap (6) pol.
Aegean Pride 15-2 (8-12) Held up, headway on wide outside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 13, 6l behind Cadre (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn stk (5) pol.
Orpenella 6-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 37l behind My Kaiser Chief (8-11) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Apr.
Rub of The Relic (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Buddy Holly (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Fitzwarren 150-1 (7-13) Dwelt and towards rear, never dangerous, last of 13, 8l behind Woodsley House (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
