slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
in touch, keen early, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, not much room when beaten 1f out
led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
missed break, held up in last, ridden over 2f out, ran on final 100 yards, nearest finish
chased leader, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, raced keenly, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Not too many of these have secrets from the handicapper however this quicker ground may see COEUR DE LIONNE in a better light and Ed Dunlop's gelding is given the vote ahead of Sweet Hollow. The selection has a rating of 79 which is still almost a stone below his highest winning mark back in September of 2007. He seems to come alive at this time of year and with Ryan Moore booked for the ride and this quicker ground in his favour then he is fancied to add a second turf win to his tally. Cosmea found Listed company too hot at Salisbury in August but bounced back with a sound effort at Goodwood last time out, Sharpazmax is consistent but doesn't have a great strike-rate. He holds Sweet Hollow on their run behind Tinaar at Kempton last time out but the filly really caught the eye having been given plenty to do and she remains capable of better; she has improved for the application of blinkers. Capable dual-performer Allez Frank represents shrewd connections and the market should help point to his chance, as it may help for assessing the claims of Benfleet Boy whose trainer is in good form at present. The consistent Colonel Flay is considered, as is the potentially well-treated Tilos Gem who has talent but also an in-and-out profile. An open handicap, however we are happy to side with Coeur De Lionne.
Cosmea 8-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Trachonitis (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Sharpazmax (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Raced wide, close up, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Tinaar (8-7) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Coeur de Lionne (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 14, 44l behind Rangefinder (9-10) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Benfleet Boy 40-1 (9-11) Close up on outside, ridden to lead over 2f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, stayed on one pace, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Blazing Bailey (9-8) at Newbury 1m 4f ldy hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Colonel Flay 3-1 (9-11) Held up behind, switched outside and headway over 3f out, led narrowly over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no extra towards fnish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Crocus Rose (8-11) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Tilos Gem (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 24l behind Ethics Girl (8-4) at Sandown 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Sweet Hollow 4-1fav (8-6) Held up, ridden over 3f out, headway entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Tinaar (8-7) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Allez Frank (GER) 25-1 (10-6) Behind, pushed along 3f out, rapid headway final furlong, finished strongly, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Sagunt (11-5) at Chepstow 1m 4f am hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jul.
