prominent, hard ridden when every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, driven and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on well, never able to challenge
chased leader over 3f, soon lost place
made all, driven clear entering final furlong, ran on strongly, impressive
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, short of room after 1f, soon lost place, rallied over 1f out, faded final furlong
chased leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, edged right and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, progress to chase leaders over 1f out, soon ridden and no impression
in touch, effort over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, driven halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up, never dangerous
chased leaders, lost place well over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, never nearer
slowly into stride, behind, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly closing stages, never nearer
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In the last ten years, two 33/1 chances and a 20/1 have won this very tough handicap. The hat-trick seeking Whitman may prove best of Mark Johnston's quartet though he'll need to be pattern race class to carry his big weight to victory. Receding Waves scrambled home in two minor races but wasn't beaten far in the Super Sprint at Newbury and his young rider's claim gives connections some hope. Mayfair Lady, second to Super Sprint runner-up Mr Lupton at Haydock, won very easily at Pontefract and has to be on the shortlist along with Dark Defender and Shawaahid, 1-2 in a similar race over the course and distance last month. Dream Destination will improve again from his Sandown victory while Reputation has a lot of scope and won here last month. TAWWAAQ has progressed with each run and though inconvenienced by dropping back to the minimum trip at Sandown stayed on strongly and Paul Hanagan can steer her home from her lowly spot in the handicap.
Whitman 9-2fav (9-7) Made all, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Nottingham 6f (5) gf in Jul beating Show Stealer (9-1) by 2l, 7 ran.
Receding Waves 12-1 (8-8) Raced centre, held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway inside final furlong, no threat, 10th of 22, 4 1/4l behind Lathom (9-0) at Newbury 5f (2) gf in Jul.
Qeyaadah (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, keen early, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Alinstante (9-1) at Haydock 7f stks (4) gd in Aug.
Roaring Forties (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Held up in last pair, driven and headway on outside over 1f out, ridden 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, soon clear, readily, won at Kempton 6f (4) pol in Aug beating Rockley Point (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Mayfair Lady 13-8fav (9-0) Led until hung badly right and headed on bend over 2f out, continued to hang right towards stands side rail, ridden 1f out, ran on well to regain lead inside final furlong, going away towards finish, won at Pontefract 5f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul beating Fast Enough (9-5) by 7l, 5 ran.
Shawaahid (IRE) 11-8fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, headway approaching final furlong, soon every chance and flashed tail, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Newmarket 7f (4) sft in Jul beating Carrington (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 4 ran.
Dark Defender 9-4fav (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Dutch Mist (9-6) at Thirsk 6f (3) gf in Jul.
Kassia (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Led towards stands side, headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 14l behind Besharah (9-0) at Ascot 6f Grp 3 fll stks (1) sft in Jul.
Sandahl (IRE) 9-2fav (9-7) Chased leaders on near side rail, pushed along over 2f out, weakened quickly soon after, last of 11, 9 1/2l behind Belvoir Bay (9-3) at Goodwood 6f (2) gf in Jul.
Quick N Quirky (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders in 4th, chased winner over 1f out, kept on and always held, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Gifted Master (9-7) at Newcastle 6f stks (4) gf in Jun.
Highly Sprung (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Chased leaders ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Belvoir Bay (9-3) at Goodwood 6f (2) gf in Jul.
Wedge (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Belvoir Bay (9-3) at Goodwood 6f (2) gf in Jul.
Sir Roger Moore (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Taken to post early, keen, held up, not clear run over 1f out, short of room entering final furlong, not trouble leaders, 8th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Inland Sea (9-0) at Goodwood 6f mdn stks (2) gs in Jul.
Quoteline Direct 22-1 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, headway on inside 2f out, chasing leaders and switched right over 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure to lead final strides, won at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul beating Lady Argentum (8-8) by nk, 10 ran.
Reputation (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Not much room start, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon edged left, ran on well final 100 yards, led near finish, won at York 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul beating Point Of Woods (9-5) by hd, 8 ran.
Galesburg (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, led and edged left inside final furlong, hard pressed, held on, won at Leicester 6f mdn stks (4) gs in Jul beating Musical Taste (9-0) by nk, 9 ran.
Tawwaaq (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) Always prominent, led over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Sandown 5f mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jul beating Southern Belle (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Shakerattlenroll (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Prominent, led over 1f out, held on near finish, won at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul beating Mamillius (9-5) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Dream Destination (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Took keen hold, held up tracking leaders in 5th, headway chasing leaders halfway, jumped path entering final furlong, went 2nd inside final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead final 100 yards, won at Sandown 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug beating Cosmopolitan Girl (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Ravenhoe (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) In rear and outpaced, early reminders, switched left and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 1 3/4l behind Astley Hall (9-3) at Thirsk 5f (3) gd in Aug.
