led 2f, chased leader after, ridden oer 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened near finish
raced in last place, wide and effort over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
keen and held up, ridden over 2f out, not troubled leaders
keen, held up, ridden over 2f out, not troubled leaders
led 8f out, clear 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
A chance is taken here with the British newcomer Matarazzo, Almahaza and Law Of The Land are also worthy of respect. Gary Moore's five-year-old has been in great form in the French provinces, winning two of his last three races. It is hard to evaluate the form, but loooking at today's opposition he looks worth a chance. Almahaza is from a top yard but hasn't shown much form of late. However this is the weakest event he has contested and he may be capable of reaching the frame. Law Of The Land hasn't been running too badly in claimers and sellers recently and is one of the more reliable types. Polyquest and Cosimo Primo are from shrewd yards and should be watched in the betting, but Matarazzo may be better than this class and he gets our vote.
Matarazzo (IRE) (9-0) In touch to 2f out, 9th of 11, 7l behind Ewing Star (8-9) at Lyon Parilly 1m 3f sft in Jun.
Almahaza (IRE) 40-1 (8-0) Mid-division until weakened 2f out, last of 10, 22l behind Irish Quest (9-9) at Goodwood 2m 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Beckenham's Secret 25-1 (8-12) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 12, 12l behind Palmetto Point (8-12) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Cosimo Primo 66-1 (9-3) Led for 2f, weakened rapidly 3f out, last of 9, 26l behind Look So (8-12) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in May.
Holyfield Warrior (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 11, well behind Keycavern (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) gf in Aug.
Law of The Land (IRE) 33-1 (8-3) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, stayed on under pressure to take 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with first 2, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Up In Arms (8-7) at Newbury 1m 2f clm (4) gd in Aug.
Mirko 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, one pace, 4th of 15, 9l behind Guarantia (8-12) at Chepstow 7f mdn stk (5) gd in Aug.
Papradon 7-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, 10th of 16, 12l behind Ainama (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Picky 16-1 (8-11) Led after 1f, headed 8f out, led again 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Blue Space (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Polyquest (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Blue Space (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Time For Change (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) In rear, kept on approaching final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 14, 10l behind Blue Space (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Rock Haven (IRE) 5-1 (10-5) Towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Bolton Hall (10-11) at Beverley 1m amt hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Ticking 50-1 (9-8) Always behind, 13th of 15, 20l behind Regal Sunset (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Apolina 66-1 (7-13) Broke well soon restrained in rear, never a factor, last of 12, 14l behind Samdaniya (9-11) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (6) gf in Aug.
