behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders 4f
slowly into stride, soon recovered, chased leaders 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
outpaced, always behind
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
dwelt, always rear
behind, headway over 1f out, plugged on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, chased winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, one pace
made all, ridden, in command over 1f out, ran on well
Capricho can roll back the years with Proud Killer and Caustic Wit nominated as plausible alternatives. Capricho has dropped to a near plating mark but Jon Akehurst's gelding is more than capable of handling this surface and with Natalia Gemelova taking off a valuable 5lbs, this could be his best opportunity for victory for quite some time. Proud Killer is in good heart following victory at Folkestone. John Jenkins' charge is still well in versus his old form and is closely watched in the market. Caustic Wit ran back up to form at Goodwood over five furlongs and shouldn't be too far away if reproducing that form here. Linda Green is yet to win on this surface but is fairly consistent. Dualagi has a little to prove but a good run can be anticipated as Stan Moore's horses have been the subject of plenty of support in the betting ring of late. Double Carpet has taken some time to get off the mark but he did so in Ayr in spite of being out of the handicap and is likely to trade at a few points bigger on account of his unfashionable connections. Roman Quest is best of the rest and is accordingly watched in the market. Capricho doesn't win too often but connections can have few excuses on ground that suits.
Game Lady 3-1 (9-6) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, joined leader over 1f out, hard ridden, led 1f out, headed close home, 3rd of 5, nk behind Mr Forthright (8-7) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Linda Green 4-1fav (9-4) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 11, 4l behind Scarlet Oak (8-8) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) sft.
Dualagi 14-1 (9-2) Held up, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Cornus (9-4) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Tipsy Prince 12-1 (9-4) In rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Cornus (9-4) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Proud Killer 6-1 (8-11) With leader, hard ridden to lead 1f out, driven out, won at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy beating Looks Could Kill (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Roman Quest 9-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, towards rea, ridden and steady headway from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 1 1/2l behind Don Pele (9-6) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sept.
Inka Dancer (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Dwelt and soon chasing far side leader, driven and effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Paddywack (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sept.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to chase winner, kept on, always held final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Hereford Boy (8-11) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) sft.
The Fisio 20-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Mafaheem (8-9) at W'hampton 6f clm (6) pol.
Guildenstern (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Chased leaders to well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 7l behind Bond Playboy (9-1) at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Double Carpet (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs beating Rothesay Dancer (8-7) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Kind of Fizzy 28-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Paddywack (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sept.
Is It Time (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Took keen hold in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 25l behind Zero Cool (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gs.
Endless Summer 11-2 (8-7) Behind, ridden over 2f out, hung right, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Malapropism (9-10) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gs in Sept.
Capricho (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 18, 6l behind Contented (8-8) at Goodwood 6f app hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Efisio Princess 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort and headway to join leaders 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 13, 10l behind Linda Green (9-4) at Bath 6f fll hcp (5) gd in May.
