always prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
in rear, not clear run over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, no danger after
sharply away, led until 2f out, soon ridden, weakened entering final furlong
prominent, weakened over 1f out, edged left entering final furlong
prominent, led 2f out, ridden when rider dropped whip and ledged left over 1f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong
switched left soon after start, held up, headway well over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong
mid-division, driven along over 3f out, headway and not much room on inside over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, not clear run over 2f out, not clear run and lost place well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, wide straight, never dangerous
when slightly right start, soon chasing leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
always in rear
tracked leaders, led just over 1f out, ran on
in rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
Coconut Moon loves it here and he can land this handicap with Malapropism and Ishetoo also considered. The selection is a course specialist and she ran well when just getting collared close home by Circuit Dancer last time. She is better drawn than that rival today so she can reverse the form and she looks a really solid bet. Malapropism is in the form of his life and he goes well for his young pilot. If he is able to get an easy lead then he could be hard to catch, but his high draw could be his downfall and we will pass him over. Ishetoo has made giant strides this season and he won well last time when he beat Valery Borzov at Thirsk. However, he is best on quick ground and the handicapper may now have his measure. If the ground gets any softer then that would play into the hands of Prospect Court who is a real mudlark. However, we like the claims of Coconut Moon who can resume winning ways.
Ishetoo 85-40 (9-1) Chased leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Valery Borzov (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Dig Deep (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Held up in last place, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never near to challenge, 4th of 7, 2l behind Canadian Danehill (9-3) at Yarmouth 5f hcap (4) gd.
Rasaman (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and unable to quicken final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Zahour Al Yasmeen (8-4) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Coconut Moon 2-1fav (9-0) Broke well, led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Circuit Dancer (8-5) at Chester 5f hcap (4) gf.
Malapropism 6-1 (9-10) Made all, hard pressed and kept on gamely, driven out, won at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gs beating Cosmic Destiny (9-6) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
The Nifty Fox 50-1 (9-0) Chased leader far side group until led that group over 2f out, headed overall over 1f out, one pace, 11th of 17, 6l behind Inter Vision (8-11) at Doncaster 5f hcap (4) gf.
River Thames 7-1 (9-10) Swerved right start, always behind, 9th of 10, 6l behind Steel Blue (8-11) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Prospect Court 6-5fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led final furlong, driven out, won at York 5f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Jul beating Bo McGinty (9-9) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Holbeck Ghyll (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (8-12) Soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, no chance final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Little Edward (9-4) at Bath 6f hcap (4) frm.
Highland Warrior 20-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Divine Spirit (9-1) at Ayr 5f hcap (4) sft.
Varadouro (BRZ) 66-1 (8-12) Prominent far side group until weakened over 2f out, 23rd of 26, 16l behind Utmost Respect (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) sft.
Tartatartufata 11-2 (8-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Magic Glade (8-12) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Topflightcoolracer 11-4fav (9-10) Dwelt, chased leaders after 1f, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 2l behind Day By Day (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Circuit Dancer (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Hampered start, in touch, effort over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 6l behind Joyeaux (8-0) at Hamilton 5f hcap (4) gd.
Sweet Afton (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Hampered leaving stalls, chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 12l behind Our Faye (8-10) at Ascot 6f fll hcp (2) gf in Aug.
