mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
always prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon pressed leader, driven to lead post
held up, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
led after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra final furlong
always towards rear
always towards rear
led 2f, remained prominent, ridden to lead again 2f out, driven inside final furlong, headed post
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden and every 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakend 2f out
intouch, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
We end proceedings at Windsor with a tricky 15 runner handicap but hopefully KATEHARI can get his head in front from Essexbridge and Dream On Buddy. Andrew Balding's son of Noverre ran in a very competitive handicap here two weeks ago but was found wanting. However, that was his seasonal reappearance and over an inadequate trip and should strip fitter today with the step up in trip likely to suit. There are plenty unknown quantities in the field with a number of three-year-olds making their seasonal debuts. We don't know have much they have trained on but Essexbridge looked decent at two and if training on should make his presence felt. Another runner from the Hannon yard is Our Boy Barrington and he should be monitored very closely after his latest victory. Dream On Buddy has Frankie Dettori on board tonight so he must also be watched in the market in this very open heat but Katehari just gets our vote.
One Good Emperor (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 10, 7l behind So Surreal (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct.
Contredanse (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Aviate (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Katehari (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Prominent, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Key Light (9-0) at Windsor 6f 3yo stk 0-75 (5) gd.
Essexbridge 10-3 (9-3) Pressed leader, upsides from 2f out, driven to lead entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Oct beating Bonnie Brae (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Dream On Buddy (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Mid-division, switched right and headway well over 1f out, kept on to chase leading pair inside final furlong, lost 3rd last strides, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Totally Ours (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Rezwaan 8-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 7l behind Lisahane Bog (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Crunched 6-1 (8-13) Keen, held up in touch, effort on inside over 1f out,soon one pace and no impression under pressure, 6th of 9, 5l behind Azlak (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Our Boy Barrington (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Always prominent, ridden over 2f out, ran on to challenge when struck on nose by rival jockeys whip inside final furlong, soon led, kept on gamely, won at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Mack's Sister (8-13) by 2l, 14 ran.
Ana Moutabahi 20-1 (8-4) Raced very wide, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 29l behind Gold Rules (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Right Rave (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Fantastic Pick (9-5) at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Katchmore (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Pastello (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Ant Music (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Held up in 5th, improved 3f out, led and edged right from 1f out, headed towards finish, kept on, 2nd of 9, shd behind Tuscan King (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3yo clm stks (6) pol in Mar.
Catchanova (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) In rear, headway 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Nave (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Ermyn Express 7-1 (8-4) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Shoot The Pot (8-10) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec.
