mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon ridden, kept on well
outpaced in rear, kept on final furlong, no impression
in rear and outpaced, headway over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders and keen, weakened entering final furlong
led, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, no impression
The consistent Feelin Foxy run well under this burden to place in a better race at Doncaster last time so is very much considered but in what looks a good contest CHJIMES might be the better choice now back at his last winning mark while the unexposed Sirenuse also looks a danger. Best on this surface the pick showed the benefit of racing him on the polytrack last time as he returned to a bit of form when two pounds worse off. It is a slight concern that he is yet to win at this track but he seems to have a good chance under this weight. Feelin Foxy found just one too good in a Doncaster Handicap last time off this rating and with this looking easier he should be a leading player despite still six pounds above his last winning weight. Sirenuse has been knocking on the door off this sort of mark and should go close again with his aptitude for this surface taken on faith while Cape Royal looks guaranteed to run his race again. One of the best races on the card this and Chimjes looks weighted to win.
Little Pete (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Raced stands' side, held up in mid-division, weakened 2f out, 18th of 22, 11l behind Johannes (9-0) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Mondovi 20-1 (9-1) Keen, held up in mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Benllech (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp (3) pol in Sep '08.
Ivory Silk 7-2 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden halfway, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 3l behind Make My Dream (8-6) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Chjimes (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, not far away, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Wotashirtfull (9-5) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug.
Sirenuse (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Took keen hold, chased leaders, led on stand rail approaching final furlong, soon ridden, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Rothesay Dancer (9-6) at Carlisle 5f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Feelin Foxy 5-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong, kept on well to just hold on for 2nd, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Incomparable (8-7) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Garstang 15-2 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 13, 5l behind Nomoreblondes (9-2) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Almaty Express 16-1 (9-7) With leaders, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 14, 6l behind Greek Secret (8-11) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Cape Royal 4-1 (8-4) Prominent and raced alone centre, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, kept on, just held towards finish, 2nd of 9, hd behind Ocean Blaze (8-9) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Sir Geoffrey (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Close up on outside, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased, last of 10, 18l behind Stolt (8-8) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Misaro (GER) 11-4fav (8-10) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Green Lagonda (8-10) at Bath 5f clm stks (6) fm.
