held up in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
held up in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, going well, switched right entering final 2f, effort between horses approaching final furlong, ridden to lead final 100 yards, edged left and ran on
stumbled start, held up in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up in rear, never troubled leaders
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed final 100 yards, ran on
A decent but competitive handicap and after an easy success last time INVISIBLE MAN should appear as the winner here ahead of Mohtasheem and Canwinn. After travelling nicely the selection was a cosy winner when five pounds better off last time in similar company. We suggest had he carried the extra five pounds he has here during that race he still would have won and the lack of an obviously well treated challenger we're happy to give him the vote to follow up. Mohtasheem has disappointed in two starts in these ranks leading to a falling mark. With a top apprentice taking a further five from his load it would be dangerous to ignore him this time. Canwinn hasn't exactly lived up to his name since landing a novice race at this time last year but as a result his rating is looking more realistic now and his run just behind a subsequent winner last time was encouraging. Rafiqa has improved in two starts as a three-year-old but she has been put up six pounds despite a defeat last time so with most in his favour, Invisible Man should be the winner.
Rafiqa (IRE) 11-4 (9-4) Held up in mid-division on rail, looking to switch right from 3f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, stayed on, always held, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Elliptical (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jul.
Eastern Empire 9-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden to challenge 2f out, hung right over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Marajaa (9-8) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Deadly Secret (USA) 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded entering final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind Tiger Reigns (8-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Invisible Man 10-3fav (9-3) Held up, pushed along and headway approaching final furlong, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul beating Sovereign Remedy (9-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Mohtashem (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Held up mid-division, weakened final 3f, eased, last of 13, 29l behind Moheebb (9-3) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Canwinn (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Applause (9-4) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Laazim (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Chased leader, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 10l behind My Chestnut Girl (8-12) at Ripon 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd.
Kaolak (USA) 11-4fav (9-3) Awkward start, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, rider nearly dropped whip and got tangled up with reins and headed will inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Point Of Light (8-6) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo app hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
