held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon every chance, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
held up in touch, lost place halfway, soon beaten
stumbled start, led fast pace, pushed clear over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, led over 1f out, strongly challenged insde final furlong, headed post
mid-division, effort 2f out, soon weakened
chased leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead post
tracked leader, under pressure over 2f out, soon one pace
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Richard Hannon is in irresistible form and CANDLESHOE is fancied to expand on the recent haul of prize-money; Ela Gorrie Mou and Simla Sunset are obvious dangers, while Light Dubai is also capable of getting involved for a share of the spoils. The last named may be well handicapped but she does need to stop the rot pretty soon to avoid sliding into handicap obscurity. Simla Sunset won a maiden on the all-weather last November and has subsequently proved she can hold her own in a better grade. She does have a bit to prove under top weight, though. Ela Gorrie Mou was flying when last seen in action and would be given a stronger build up had he proved his race fitness. An absence of 233 days has to be a concern at any stage of the campaign but there is a long way to go and he may still have a few more paydays ahead of him. However, Candleshoe has far more scope on than a good number of the rest and, having posted solid efforts at Goodwood, Windsor and Epsom, he is fancied to improve again now he has proved an undulating surface holds no fears for him. In summary: Candleshoe is gets the nod over Ella Gorrie Mou.
Simla Sunset (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind King's Caprice (9-1) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Ela Gorrie Mou 7-2fav (8-12) Held up mid-division, headway when not much room on inside over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, held on well, won at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep beating Bolanderi (9-4) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Miss Hollybell 18-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, outpaced, last of 13, 29l behind King's Caprice (9-1) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Ken's Girl 13-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 11th of 13, 19l behind King's Caprice (9-1) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Light Dubai (IRE) 10-3fav (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 14l behind Sudden Impulse (8-13) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Affirmatively 33-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on final furlong, no impression, 9th of 12, 8l behind Ride A White Swan (8-10) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Candleshoe (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Last and not travelling, headway on inside over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Kajima (8-13) at Epsom Downs 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Empress Leizu (IRE) 14-1 (7-11) Made all, steady gallop, quicken 2f out, soon ridden and hung right, kept on under pressure, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo clm stks (6) pol in Dec beating Flipping (8-8) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Monashee Rock (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 4l behind Batchworth Blaise (8-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Dream Number (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, held up in last pair, hung left well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 8th of 9, 5l behind Kingston Acacia (8-10) at Lingfield 7f fll hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Catawollow 20-1 (8-4) Led 6f out, headed over 4f out, chased leader until 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 24l behind Buzz Bird (8-9) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
