close up, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 2f out
started slowly, always towards rear, never a factor
behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
always in rear, ridden and struggling over 3f out, tailed off
started slowly, held up behind mid-division, headway to challenge over 1f out, every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed 3f out, stayed alone standside rail, soon weakened
tracked leader, led 3f out to over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
behind, headway and effort 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden along 3f out, outpaced from over 2f out
behind, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, unable to challenge, never dangerous from over 1f out
towards rear, some late headway from over 1f out, never nearer
held up in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
ORANGE RIVER can make a successful handicap debut in a race where Silky Steps, Catholic Hill and Royal Manor also merit attention. John Gosden's filly ran in maidens won by decent sorts in Ghaidaa and Basque Beauty on her first two starts so it was no real surprise that she was able to cope. She was well enough held at Bath last time but didn't enjoy the clearest of passages and can be rated a little better than the bare form. She's been handed a very fair mark and can make the most of it. Royal Manor also steps into handicap company for the first time here having finished at a respectful distance to two useful sorts in her two runs this year. The handicapper has allotted her a fair perch too and she could step up on the form that she's shown to date. We know a little more about Silky Steps who has been running well enough on the all-weather lately to think that she can be a factor here and of Catholic Hill who scored at Kempton last time. She's 9lbs higher and on a different surface but cannot be left out of the equation given the ease of her success. We'll be taking her on though with Orange River.
Danse The Blues 15-2 (8-13) Towards rear, headway from 2f out, stayed on, not troubled leaders, 6th of 14, 4l behind Princess India (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Mont Cervin 33-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, never on terms, 9th of 12, 11l behind Alexander Huricane (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Danesman 11-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 19l behind Cadre (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Sainglend 25-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, effort over 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 16, 9l behind Addikt (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Plenilune (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Always rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 6l behind Bavarian Nordic (8-13) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sept.
Orange River (IRE) 11-4 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, headway 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Basanti (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf in Sept.
Gang Show (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) In touch towards outside, badly bumped inside final 3f, beaten after and eased final furlong, tailed off, last of 14, 44l behind Spate River (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Coral Shores 5-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Princess Flame (9-9) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Danamight (IRE) 13-2 (8-5) Took keen hold, rapid headway to lead 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakening when hampered and checked inside final 2f, soon behind, 11th of 12, 11l behind Gallego (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Sept.
Royal Manor 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden and hanging right over 2f out, lost ground on leaders, no impression after, 5th of 11, 5l behind Hamalka (8-12) at Chester 1m 2f mdn fll (4) gf in Sept.
Road To Hucking (GER) 16-1 (9-1) In touch, under pressure 4f out, soon struggling, 9th of 11, 22l behind Okafranca (8-4) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Paddy Rielly (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Always in the rear, 10th of 12, 10l behind Faithful Ruler (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) std.
Where's Susie 14-1 (9-6) Soon pushed along towards rear, some late progress, never placed to get on terms, 7th of 14, 15l behind Bluejain (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Catholic Hill (USA) 4-1fav (9-0) In touch, smooth headway to lead approaching 2f out, idled inside final furlong, ran on well, on top towards finish, won at Kempton 1m 3f stk 0-55 (6) pol beating Colleoni (9-0) by 1l, 13 ran.
Rehabilitation 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leader on outside, effort 2f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd final strides, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Muffett's Dream (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Silky Steps (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd going well over 3f out, led 2f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Graylyn Ruby (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
