held up, ridden halfway, some late headway, never on terms
hampered start, headway to chase winner 4f out until over 2f out
keen, held up, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, outpaced over 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under strong pressure to take 2nd near finish
made all, ridden 2f out, ran on
went left start, pulled hard, chased winner until 4f out, remained prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace
held up in touch, headway to chase winner over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong
held up, never troubled leaders
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Falmassim has leading claims, with Kasumi, Mocha Java and Mr Cellophane the other main contenders. Falmassim won his maiden at Windsor in July quite nicely, albeit narrowly, and looked one to follow as a result. He was tailed off on his handicap bow next time at Lingfield, where it appeared something was amiss, and he ran much better next time when a close fourth at Haydock. He shaped there as though a seventh furlong would come in very handy, and although it seems that he needs strong handling, Nicky Mackay should be up to the task. Kasumi produced her best effort when just denied at Carlisle last time, and as she appears to be getting her act together now, should be on the premises as well. Mocha Java won at Chepstow the time before last and is still not badly handicapped compared to last year, and along with Mr Cellophane, can be considered for place purposes at least. Luca Cumani does well at the seaside track though, and should have more success with Falmassim.
Lii Najma 8-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind McNairobi (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Falmassim 11-2 (9-6) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway and switched right 1f out, soon edged left, ran on, not reach leaders, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Blues In The Night (9-5) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Kasumi 5-1 (9-1) Settled in mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway and effort over 1f out, hung right and every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, hd behind Jellytot (9-0) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Mocha Java 6-1 (9-6) With leaders, ridden and every chance from 1f out, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Takitwo (9-6) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Mr Cellophane 9-2 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on over 1f out, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Electric Warrior (9-2) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Bellanora 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 9l behind Vino (8-12) at Salisbury 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (4) gs.
Pab Special (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Cool Ebony (9-6) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Our Mary (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden 2 out, soon led, headed entering last, no extra, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Rancho Cucamonga (9-9) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf.
