led early, tracked leader, led approaching 3f out, ridden and head approaching 1f out, kept on one pace, no chance with winner
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, took 3rd near finish
tracked leaders in 3rd, led on bit approaching 1f out, readily
soon led, pushed along and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
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Daylami Dreams hasn't been seen in two years but has put in winning performances before and a market check is advised and AESTIVAL is looking for a four timer after winning at Brighton, Yarmouth and Bath whilst Quarante Deux who won on debut earlier on this year may pose the biggest threat. Aestival is an obvious selection but there are reservations that he runs at the top of the handicap against significantly tougher opposition than he has faced so far. However, in such good form it is hard to oppose him, so we give him the nod today. Quarante Deux hasn't performed quite as well in his two handicap starts but appears on the turf for the first time and given those all-weather efforts he could certainly challenge. Daylami Dreams could surprise on his return from a prolonged absence and could be an interesting each-way prospect. We give the vote to Aestival, although Quarante Deux is waiting in the wings should the pick disappoint.
Aestival 2-5fav (9-4) Led over 1f, chased leader, led over 3f out, ridden and in command from 2f out, stayed on well, won at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Bramalea (8-12) by 3l, 7 ran.
Trachonitis (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) In touch, ridden and one pace over 2f out, soon weakened and eased final furlong, 8th of 13, 28l behind Resentful Angel (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Incendo 4-1 (9-0) Held up in last pair, effort on inside over 2f out, driven and unable to quicken over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on leading duo, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Speed Dating (8-10) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Daylami Dreams 15-2 (8-7) Prominent in chasing group, closed 6f out, pushed along 4f out, one pace and no impression final 2f, 6th of 18, 12l behind Baddam (9-4) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jul '08.
Pathos (GER) 13-2 (9-4) Raced in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, beaten when hung right over 1f out, 8th of 11, 10l behind Outrageous Request (9-0) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Deadly Silence (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along before halfway, tailed off, last of 9, 44l behind Merchant Of Dubai (8-13) at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) fbs in Sep '08.
Quarante Deux (USA) 6-1 (10-0) Went left and bumped start, held up in last, headway when not clear run on inside well over 1f out, switched right entering final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Reality Show (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Peaceful Means (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Led over 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, not able to challenge front pair, 3rd of 4, 2 1/2l behind Miss Miracle (8-8) at Bath 1m 4f mdn stks (5) fm in Jun.
