led, headed over 4f out, led again over 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden halfway, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
held up in touch, ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up in rear, ridden halfway, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong
Nonrunner
A maiden sprint is not the best betting medium, but Appleby does look the best option, ahead of O Fourlunda and Prince Of Delphi. John Gosden's three-year-old ran an absolute stinker last time and was almost pulled up. However her run behind Truely Enchanting back in May stands out as very strong form and she is given a chance to atone for that poor effort. O Fourlunda has certainly got ability having put in two good efforts to date. The form is probably nothing special but this isn't the strongest of races and she should go close. Prince Of Delphi could be the best of the older horses. You have to ignore the last effort but that was probably down to the soft ground and on this faster surface he could go well for his new yard. As I say these type of races are tricky, but Appleby could be up to taking first prize.
Knead The Dough 20-1 (8-9) Raced far side, with winner throughout, ridden 2f out, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 14, hd behind Tuscan Flyer (9-0) at Folkestone 6f Stks (41-45) (7) gf.
Prince of Delphi 7-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 6l behind Balakiref (9-1) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in May.
Iguacu 11-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Musaalem (9-3) at Warwick 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Aug.
Land's End (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Awkward leaving stalls and slowly into stride, towards rear, headway to chase winner 2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 3l behind Impromptu (9-3) at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Leg Sweep 28-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride and squeezed out start, always towards rear, 11th of 13, 15l behind Outer Hebrides (9-11) at Salisbury 7f app hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Nothingtodeclaire 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 10, 17l behind Grand Art (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) gf in Jul.
Appleby 7-1 (9-5) Raced keenly, led to 5f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out, virtually pulled up final 2f, last of 8, 44l behind Baltic Belle (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gs in Jun.
O Fourlunda 13-2 (8-12) Held up in touch on inside, headway over 1f out, switched right and driven to chase winner well inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Oystermouth (8-9) at Bath 6f mdn stk (5) frm.
Dragon Flame (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) With leader, ridden 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 22l behind Impromptu (9-3) at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
