chased winner, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, hanging left from 3f out, headway over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner
made all, pushed clear 1f out, ran on, comfortably
stumbled start, tracked leaders, hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders on outside, hung left and weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, not much room and stumbled over 3f out, lost place from over 2f out
KHAFOOQ is one of the more exposed but looks to have a good opportunity in this company. A runner-up at Bath last time, Bob Cowell’s charge is weighted to beat both Sarsaparilla Kit and Devil Or Angel on these terms. Kodiak Attack has failed to threaten in a couple of starts over 6f but showed early pace on both occasions and Oisin Murphy takes over the reins today while Great Suspense is another likely to benefit for the shorter trip having faded over 6f here on his debut. The remaining pair are harder to recommend.
Devil Or Angel 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, 12th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Union Rose (9-7) at Bath 5f hcp (6) gf in Oct.
Great Suspense 25-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, raced keenly, soon in touch, kept on final furlong, 6th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Far Above (9-9) at Windsor 6f stks (5) sft in Jun.
Khafooq 11-10fav (9-3) Led, soon pressed, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Good Answer (9-3) at Bath 5f stks (5) gs in Jun.
Kodiak Attack (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 7l behind Lapidary (8-10) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) gd in Jun.
Diamond Cara 100-1 (9-0) Keen tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 23 1/2l behind Nearooz (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn fll stks (3) gf in Oct.
Sarsaparilla Kit 11-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Ever Rock (8-13) at Windsor 5f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Final Legacy 66-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, last of 12, 9 1/4l behind Fashionesque (8-12) at Redcar 6f stks (5) gd in Jun.