chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out soon weakened
chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, soon one pace
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on
awkward start, led, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out
with leaders, led 3f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, held up, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
Nonrunner
The short list for this handicap contains Classira, Summer Dancer and Lordship, with the selection being Classira. Classira was clearly expected to go well at Newmarket last time, having been sent off as the 5/2 favourite. She travelled well but lacked a finishing punch on that occasion and maybe she can restore her reputation today. Summer Dancer looked as though a drop back to seven furlongs would serve him well when third at Salisbury last time and, if you take that view, we feel that he remains on a competitive mark. Cheap Street could be considered if rediscovering his juvenile form and he looked a little sharper in first-time headgear last time, while Lord Theo, Yerevan, Napoleon Dynamite and Carlitos Spirit are among those that need to eke out some improvement if they are to win but Lordship suggested that a race of this nature was within his compass when staying on for third over course and distance last time and is one to give some thought to. Finally, Okikoki may have found Salisbury's mile too far for him last time and the drop in trip can see some improvement. For the selection, though, we will give another chance to Classira.
Cheap Street 25-1 (8-8) Held up, pushed along 3f out, no impression final 2f, 8th of 9, 3l behind Danehillsundance (8-11) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Yerevan 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 7l behind Kelamon (8-3) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Classira (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Big Noise (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Okikoki 12-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed just over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Padlocked (9-1) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Summer Dancer (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, not run on, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Hunting Tower (9-5) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Dubai Magic (USA) 12-1 (8-13) Chased winner to 4f out, remained prominent, ridden to dispute 2nd inside 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 3l behind Golden Desert (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Carlitos Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) With winner, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Minnis Bay (9-5) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Lordship (IRE) 7-1 (8-2) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Ella Woodcock (8-11) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Lord Theo 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Bee Eater (9-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Napoleon Dynamite (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) In touch, headway under pressure 2f out, soon one pace and beaten, 6th of 12, 6l behind Divertimenti (9-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
