chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on and lost 2nd place close home
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on to take place towards finish
towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
always towards rear
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
made all, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
behind, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, headway and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
rear division, pushed along over 3f out, soon tailed off
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Percy Veer may not have beaten much at Brighton but is the least exposed of these. Arizona Snow, another recent Brighton winner, is 4lb higher now and his yard also run King's Bond. ROMANCE STORY is a probable improver now she tackles a trip more in line with her breeding, she's by New Approach out of a winning miler, so gets the nod handicapping for the first time. Tumut and Offshore could also be worth a second look while Vita Mina has each-way claims if a visor has the desired effect. Mikandy showed a bit more at Wolverhampton and looks the pick of the remainder.
Percy Veer 16-1 (9-0) Chased leader, led 3f out, headed over 1f out, ridden to lead again final 135 yards, won at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Aug beating Diamond Runner (8-8) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Tumut (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 4f out, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 13l behind Faithful Creek (9-5) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Romance Story (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Pressed leader, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Aces (9-5) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Offshore 11-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 7l behind Sugar Lump (9-5) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Auld Fyffee (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Mid-division on outside, pushed along 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous after, 8th of 12, 10l behind Faraajh (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) in Aug.
First Class Mail 7-1 (9-4) Dwelt, always behind, last of 10, 19l behind White Vin Jan (8-4) at Leicester 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Mikandy (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Steadied start, held up and behind, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten, 4th of 12, 7l behind Faraajh (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) in Aug.
Vita Mina 20-1 (8-3) Took keen hold, chased leaders in 4th until dropped to rear 5f out, ridden halfway, left behind over 3f out, last of 5, 15l behind Taper Tantrum (9-5) at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Aug.
Retro Valley (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 12l behind Aces (9-5) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Smugglers Lane (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 6l behind Seebeedee (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Paco's Dream 12-1 (8-13) Midfield, headway under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 12l behind Piping Dream (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
King's Bond 20-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, early reminders in rear, ridden halfway, never a factor, 5th of 8, 12l behind King Crimson (9-2) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) fm in Aug.
Hidden Agenda 66-1 (8-10) Led 1f, remained prominent, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 14, 8l behind Winter Queen (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Arizona Snow 15-2 (9-7) Held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression over 1f out, ran on strongly final 100 yards, led last stride, won at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug beating Lady Zodiac (9-4) by hd, 6 ran.
