soon led, had good pace, steadied temple and headed 6f out, chased leader after, dropped to 3rd when not much room over 2f out, driven and no impression final furlong
slowly away, held up last, driven on outside over 2f out, soon beaten
held up in 6th, headway going well 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden and in command when hung left well inside final furlong
tracked leading pair, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, chased winner after, no impression when lost 2nd final 100 yards
held up in 5th, pushed along 3f out, weakened soon after, eased final furlong, tailed off
led early, tracked leader, led 6f out, headed over 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied to regain 2nd final 100 yards
tracked leading trio, ridden over 3f out, driven and hung right to rails 2f out, soon beaten
A competitive finale to round off the card and WORLD TIME is selected to win it with Red Merlin and Fearless Warrior appearing to be the main threats. A winner at Yarmouth on his penultimate start, World Time did not look the most straight-forward last time at Windsor when looking rather reluctant when first coming under pressure before staying on well towards the end of the race. One suspects had he decided to travel with more zest he could well have one that race. It may be early days to be overly critical of the horse and given his lightly raced profile he could be well handicapped off 73. Red Merlin scored in soft ground on his penultimate start before finishing second last time at this venue. He continues to race consistently while Fearless Warrior has shot up in the weights and could now be in the grip of the handicapper. Lush was stepped up to twelve furlongs for the first time recently when first time cheekpieces were applied. They are now removed but she looks exposed and World Time is the selection to win what hopefully will be the lucky last.
Ragamuffin Man (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outside, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 15, 17l behind Allied Powers (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
World Time 4-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never reached challenging position, 6th of 12, 5l behind Dancing Dik (8-6) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Red Merlin (IRE) 11-1 (8-4) Held up, headway and effort on outside 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, took 2nd final strides, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Greylami (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Air Chief 16-1 (8-5) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Ballochroy (8-12) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Lush (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon outpaced, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Critical Acclaim (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn fll (4) pol in Sept.
Blue Citadel (USA) 12-1 (9-2) Led 2f, chased leader until 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 4th of 8, 37l behind Benhego (8-8) at Great Leighs 2m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Amwell House 14-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, 7th of 13, 13l behind Hawk Mountain (8-9) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Fearless Warrior 10-3 (8-6) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 20l behind The Oil Magnate (8-12) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Sept.
Danesman 11-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 19l behind Cadre (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
