tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
in touch and keen, not clear run 2f out, switched right over 1f out led inside final furlong, edged right
towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong
in touch, weakened 3f out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, close up over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always in the rear
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear, ridden 3f out, plugged on
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 2f out, staying on, edging left under pressure
soon led and pulled hard, headed 2f out, and soon weakened
In race three, Calzaghe is selected ahead of Miss Havisham and Bond Casino. Calzaghe was narrowly beaten in a course and distance handicap in June and, while he now races from a six-pounds higher mark, he seems to have improved on Turf since. Miss Havisham has won two of her last four races and could go well, although she is now three pounds above a winning mark and has never raced on the all-weather. Neither has Bond Casino, and he is another that comes here as a recent improver. Finally, Centenary showed improved form when stepped up to 10 furlongs for the first time last time and might have better to come, while Kimono My House comes here as a recent improver but two all-weather runs to date have lacked sparkle, and the drop in trip for Pugnacious Lady from last time could bring some improvement from her. For the selection, though, we will stick with Calzaghe.
Pugnacious Lady 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, slightly hampered over 2f out, one pace after, 6th of 10, 6l behind Irish Quest (9-9) at Goodwood 2m 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Calzaghe (IRE) 4-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, ridden along and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 9l behind Phreeze (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Sir Sandicliffe (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Sangfroid (8-7) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Centenary (IRE) 28-1 (8-6) Held up mid-division, headway on inner over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Greyfriars Abbey (9-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Kimono My House 16-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden along 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Paradise Walk (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Miss Havisham (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 12th of 17, 6l behind Thornaby Green (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Bond Casino 20-1 (8-7) In touch, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Sangfroid (8-7) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Treasure Isle 13-2 (8-2) Held up behind leaders, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 8, 25l behind Riguez Dancer (9-2) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Present 50-1 (8-4) Led until over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 26l behind Tifernati (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Bold Adventure 9-2fav (8-5) Raced wide mid-division, ridden and struggling from over 3f out, 13th of 16, 32l behind Silver Mitzva (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Slip Silver 50-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, weakened, 7th of 8, 19l behind Kahara (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gd in Aug.
Go Dude 33-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never a danger, 7th of 12, 3l behind Potentiale (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) std.
