held up towards rear, took closer order 3f out, not clear run 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, cheekily
always behind, ridden 3f out, beaten 2f out
close up, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held when snatched up near finish
tracked leaders, effort 3f out, soon weakened 2f out
held up mid-division, chased leaders 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on
prominent, ridden to lead 1f out, edged right and headed well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression when hampered over 1f out, eased afterwards
towards rear, ridden and outpaced 3f out, weakened 2f out
soon led, pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to challenge 3f out, no impression 2f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden and out paced 2f out, hung right over 1f out, kept on under pressure
in rear, under pressure 3f out, no progress, soon weakened
held up in rear, late headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
Shortest Day has shown enough in maidens to warrant the vote on his handicap debut, Seven Samurai and El Capitan are also weighted to go close. Sir Michael Stoute's daughter of Zafonic has improved with each outing. All three races to date have been over the seven furlong trip and on breeding she should be better suited by this slightly longer distance. Seven Samurai has already shown ability in handicap company having finished a close third at Goodwood last time off a mark of 78, he will be hard to keep out of the money. El Capitan showed excellent form earlier in the season and looked on the way back last time when third to Kilbarri in a competitive event here last week. In quite an open looking event Zabeel Tower can also boast each-way claims, but Shortest Day hasn't been harshly treated by the handicapper and looks set for a good run.
Shortest Day 11-10fav (8-11) Dwelt, prominent on outer, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Aubaine (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn fll (2) gf in Sept.
Always Baileys (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, gradually weakened, 5th of 10, 4l behind Shaydreambeliever (7-13) at Ayr 1m 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Sept.
Seven Samurai 8-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, disputed lead over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Mulaqat (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Pairumani's Girl (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Led, headed 3f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Auction Room (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
Kinsya 11-2 (8-4) Raced centre, held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well on inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Fusili (8-1) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Charlie Tokyo (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Behind, struggling from 2f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Mulaqat (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Zabeel Tower 15-2 (9-2) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Daggernought (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sept.
El Capitan (FR) 33-1 (9-4) Soon led, hard pressed from 2f out, hung left, every chance inside final furlong, headed final strides, 3rd of 14, nk behind Kilbarri (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
