in touch, ridden along 3f out, no impression final 2f, soon weakened
always in rear
tracked leader, led 3f out, hung left from 2f out, stayed on and held on well
mid-division and ridden along, hampered badly on rail over 4f out, not recover
led until headed 3f out, kept on, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, in rear, some headway inside final 2f but never dangerous
mid-division, went third over 1f out, no impression on leaders, kept on
pulled hard in touch, lost place rapidly 5f out and soon in rear
started slowly, always behind
steadied start, pulled hard towards rear, headway halfway into mid-division, no impression on leaders from over 1f out
towards rear, under pressure over 3f out, soon one pace, not troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden along and no progress over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
held up in touch, ridden and weakened from 2f out
behind, ridden over 3f out, no impression until ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, chased leaders 4f out, effort over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace
prominent, chased winner 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong but always held
Lenwade can reverse recent form with Treetops Hotel on these terms and rates as good value in yet another tricky race. Etching is in good heart and, along with Forehand and Figaro's Quest, is fancied to be in the thick of the action when push comes to shove. Figaro's Quest dropped a significant hint that he has a race within him with a good effort over course and distance last month. Paul Cole's charge is at the right end of the weights and is one to seriously consider if there are good vibes emitting from the betting ring about him. The same has to be said of Forehand, who is better than he consented to show at Musselburgh last time. The fast ground may have been to blame at Goodwood but he will be better suited to today's conditions. Etching is also respected after her near miss at Newcastle eleven days ago. The going is a concern with her though and she would not want too much more rain. Therefore, we switch to Lenwade as the one most likely to give us a good run at a fair price. George Margarson's charge is impervious to the ground and, as previous course and distance winner, she is expected to give Saleem Golam a safe passage around today.
Red Sail 14-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, led briefly over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 16, 4l behind Edgehill (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f app hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Treetops Hotel (IRE) 4-1fav (9-0) In touch, led 2f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Brighton 1m 2f stk (7) gd beating Lenwade (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Cantrip 8-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 9l behind Masterman Ready (10-0) at Warwick 2m hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Etching (USA) 12-1 (8-11) In touch, headway and effort over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Intavac Boy (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Icannshift (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, hard ridden final furlong, just lasted, won at Brighton 1m 4f stk (7) gd beating Lucefer (8-9) by a shd, 13 ran.
Proprioception (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, headway on outside and stayed on final 2f, no danger, 6th of 17, 8l behind Breathing Fire (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gd.
Expression Echo (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Top Spec (9-7) at Leicester 1m 2f clm (5) gf in Sept.
Lenwade 3-1fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, outpaced well over 1f out, no danger after, 5th of 16, 4l behind Landescent (8-9) at Warwick 1m 3f stk (7) gd.
Blendon Boy (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Always behind, last of 15, well behind Saif Sareea (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f app mdn hcp 0-80 (6) gs in Aug.
Power Glory 25-1 (8-6) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakeend over 1f out, 13th of 17, 16l behind Whispering Death (8-9) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Earl Of Spectrum (GER) 20-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, switched right and headway 3f out, stayed on but not reach leaders, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Jackie Kiely (9-9) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Forever My Lord 13-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden and effort over 4f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 26l behind Iamback (8-6) at Southwell 1m 6f stk (7) fbs.
Ulshaw 8-1 (9-0) Held up , ridden and no impression final 2f, 7th of 12, 9l behind Mad Maurice (9-0) at Brighton 1m 2f stk (7) gd.
Forehand (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) In touch, weakened over 3f out, 11th of 15, 11l behind Toss The Caber (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
He's A Star 5-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway to chase leader 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Legally Fast (9-2) at Leicester 1m 4f clm (5) gf.
Figaro's Quest (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (8-6) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Bella Miranda (8-7) at Brighton 1m 4f mdn hcp (6) frm in Sept.
Sea Map 10-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 12l behind Woolstone Boy (8-13) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) std.
Equilibria (USA) 6-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, keen early, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 5th of 14, 9l behind Prince Vettori (8-11) at Southwell 1m mdn clm (7) fbs.
