held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
chased leader, led inside final 2f, ridden out final furlong
awkward start, raced on inner in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
pulled hard, headway to chase leaders on outside over 3f out, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, always held
chased leaders, ridden to dispute 2nd over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, shaken up and ran on inside final furlong
raced wide, always towards rear
raced wide towards rear, headway under pressure 2f out, kept on final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders
always towards rear
behind, moderate effort on outside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led at fast pace, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened quickly final furlong
A moderate opener and SHATTER RESISTANT is a token pick with Franksalot and Piccostar the others of note. The selection has been a tad disappointing this term but produced one of his better efforts when staying on behind Tangerine Trees at Wolverhampton. He does have a poor draw but is sure to be closing when others have cried enough. Franksalot was rating in the 70's just over a year ago. That said, he has gone well for this apprentice in the past. Piccostar needs little introduction. She won a Kempton classified stakes earlier in the year though is returning from absence. Whiskey Creek has first time headgear. The Hoofer seems better around Kempton than at this circuit. Arfinnit has gone well for a female rider and is back to a handy mark. Szaba didn't show a great deal for James Eustace and makes a first appearance on an artificial surface. City For Conquest is a regular in plating contests these days. Shatter Resistant is our selection.
Franksalot (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Broke well, mid-division, bumped after 1 furlong, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 9l behind Brandane (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
The Hoofer (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 12, 9l behind Scruffy Skip (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol.
Sazerac (USA) 11-2 (8-10) Mid-division, weakening when edged left over 1f out, 9th of 11, 17l behind Kirstys Lad (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
Whiskey Creek 14-1 (8-12) Chased winner stand side, ridden over 1f out, soon one pace, 6th of 12, 4l behind La Famiglia (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Jayanjay 11-1 (9-0) Raced far side, tracked leaders, headway to lead that group over 1f out, no chance with leaders stands side, 1st in group of 6, 5th of 12, 5l behind Azygous (9-5) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sept.
City For Conquest (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Raced stands' side, slowly into stride, held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and switched left, stayed on, never able to challenge, 3rd of 12, 4l behind La Famiglia (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Shatter Resistant (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, mid-division, not much room on inside over 4f out, headway when switched left well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Tangerine Trees (9-3) at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Lithaam (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) In rear, driven and stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Whozart (11-3) at Catterick 5f amt hcp (6) gd.
Nordic Light (USA) 16-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 9l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-10) at Bath 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Arfinnit (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 13, 6l behind Willhewiz (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Szaba 11-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden approaching halfway, no impression, 9th of 12, 14l behind Just Jimmy (8-7) at Chepstow 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Piccostar 25-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 13th of 15, 16l behind Currency (9-1) at Bath 6f sll (6) gf in Jun.
