close up, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and switched right from 2f out, kept on one pace
raced wide, in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway from 2f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong
raced wide, held up in rear, headway and hung left from over 1f out, kept on final furlong
raced wide, headway to chase leaders over 7f out, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
keen, led after 2f, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never able to challenge
raced wide, pulled hard, mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
always prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed after 2f, remained close up, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
raced in last place, headway approaching 1f out nearest finish
MAHA DUBAI is taken to land the finale from a field of 16 who are set to face the starter, but we also like the claims of Moonshine Creek and Sudden Impulse. Mark Johnston's filly has been the model of consistency with three successive runners up spots, including in a better handicap than this, and should find her way into the winners' enclosure sooner rather than later. She's well in at the weights, and shouldn't find any problems with the ground. She may try and settle just off the pace. Sudden Impulse will need to defy top weight to win, but managed to do so last time in a Musselburgh handicap. It's a long way to come from York for just one runner though, unless there's confidence within the Brown yard. Moonshine Creek rewarded backers last time out with an overdue success in a lower grade handicap than this, with Chris Catlin kicking in the turbo early and saying catch me if you can. He gets the ride again, and is nicely weighted. It's a very open contest, but we'll stay on the side of Maha Dubai.
Sudden Impulse 5-1 (9-13) In touch, headway 2f out, switched left and led well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug beating Chookie Hamilton (9-8) by 2l, 9 ran.
Night Orbit 7-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 29l behind Lilac Moon (9-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Royal Premier (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Led at steady pace, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, slightly hampered and weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 7l behind Swords (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Overrule (USA) 18-1 (9-4) Held up, stayed on from over 2f out, never on terms, 4th of 11, 11l behind Dzesmin (9-7) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Silent Applause 7-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden and headway 3f out, short of room over 2f out, effort when carried left entering final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Lilac Moon (9-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Fantasy Ride 12-1 (9-10) Raced keenly, prominent, ridden over 3f out, 3rd 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 15l behind Kritzia (8-8) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcap (6) pol.
Rosy Alexander 11-1 (9-10) With leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 6l behind Shindy (9-7) at Yarmouth 7f fll hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Maha Dubai (USA) 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, driven over 4f out, stayed on 2f out, challenged final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 9, shd behind Highland Love (9-6) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Moon Mix (FR) 25-1 (9-11) Always behind, 10th of 11, 33l behind Right Stuff (9-9) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Red Lily (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (10-0) Broke well, steadied towards rear, headway over 4f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Rutba (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Moonshine Creek 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders and keen, led 3f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Bath 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Aug beating Bob's Your Uncle (9-1) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Ghufa (IRE) 11-4 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and headway 3f out, effort 2f out, one pace soon after, 4th of 8, 4l behind White Moss (9-6) at Beverley 1m 2f app mdn hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Lindy Lou 9-1 (9-12) Dwelt, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 16, 8l behind Red Fama (9-11) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Tapaellya (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Prominent, went 2nd over 4f out until 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Right Stuff (10-1) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Toballa 7-1 (8-10) Led 1f, chased leaders after, not much room 3f out, switched right 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 15, 10l behind Circadian Rhythm (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Amical Risks (FR) 9-1 (8-11) Behind, made some late headway, 7th of 12, 5l behind Right Stuff (10-1) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
