raced on outside, held up, never any chance
raced on outside, held up in touch, pushed along before halfway, driven and chased leaders in that group 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased,never any chance
raced on outside, dwelt, always behind, never any chance
raced in group of five on inside, with leader, led over 2f out, kept on well until headed and unable to quicken final 120 yards
raced on inside, prominent, went 2nd inside final 2f, challenged over 1f out, ran on to lead final 120 yards
raced on outside, held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, 3rd in group inside final furlong, no chance
raced on outside, towards rear, plugged on final furlong, never any chance
raced on inside, led, headed over 2f out, chased leader until inside final 2f, ridden in 3rd and no impression over 1f out, lost 3rd post
raced on outside, chased leader that group, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd in group well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, never any chance
led outside group throughout, ridden and not on terms 2f out, came clear of group over 1f out, never any chance with leaders on inside
raced on outside, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, never any chance
raced on outside, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd that side close home, never any chance
raced on inside and always prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd post
raced on outside, prominent, went 2nd that side well over 1f out, never any chance
raced on outside, always behind, struggling over 2f out, never any chance
raced on inside, slowly into stride, last in group of five ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
raced on outside, chased leaders, weakened hafway, never any chance
It's hardly surprising that Rae Guest is turning out MIRZA so quickly after his victory at Newbury on Friday as he was well supported and comfortably beat a decent field. He was 3lb out of the handicap on that occasion so even with a 6lb penalty he looks well in and has the best of the draw. After a winning debut in 2010, Shropshire has generally performed at a high level but had slipped to a fair mark when reappearing and scoring at Kempton last month. With just a 3lb rise to contend with he must be a threat and Matthew Lawson's claim is a massive bonus though a high draw isn't. Parisian Pyramid last won in 2010 but has run some very good races and has only just started coming down the weights. He made a pleasing return at Musselburgh and should be kept on the right side. It's also a long time since Tajneed won a race but he's very well treated if anywhere near his best and Shirley Teasdale is very good value for her 7lb claim. The latter is one of four from Dandy Nicholls' yard and Kieren Fallon's presence on board Nasri is an eye-catcher while Clockmaker is on a fair mark on turf and is another to consider.
Victoire De Lyphar (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders far side, driven over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 16th of 27, 7l behind Hoof It (10-0) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Nasri 7-1 (9-4) Led, headed well over 1f out, one pace, 8th of 22, 5l behind Colonel Mak (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Citrus Star (USA) 3-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, switched right after 1f, outpaced 3f out, ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 8, 4l behind Primaeval (8-11) at Kempton 7f stks (3yo+) (4) pol in Nov.
Mirza 7-2 (8-7) Prominent, led approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Newbury 5f hcp (2) sft beating Blue Jack (8-7) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Seal Rock 8-1 (8-11) Chased leadrs, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 22, 7l behind Bohemian Melody (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Docofthebay (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 22, 3l behind Colonel Mak (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Clockmaker (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Led to 3f out, soon pushed along and weakened, 16th of 22, 15l behind Brae Hill (9-1) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to threaten, 7th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Vainglory (8-4) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Oct.
Crown Choice 20-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 7, 5l behind Justonefortheroad (9-0) at Thirsk 7f stks (3) sft.
Parisian Pyramid (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furong, no extra when lost 3rd post, 4th of 11, 4l behind Justonefortheroad (9-5) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Grissom (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) In touch towards stands side, pushed along halfway, soon weakened, 21st of 22, 15l behind Bohemian Melody (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Shropshire (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) In rear, headway approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead post, won at Kempton 6f hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Mar beating New Leyf (9-6) by shd, 12 ran.
Tajneed (IRE) 6-5fav (10-0) Led early, with leader, led again narrowly over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no extra and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 9, 2l behind George Benjamin (9-12) at Catterick 7f clm stks (6) gd.
Coolminx (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Led, strongly pressed early straight, headed under 2f out and soon no extra, 10th of 14, 11l behind Blue Moon (9-1) at Dundalk 7f Fillies Handicap (60-100) (3yo+) pol in Oct.
Fred Willetts (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 8l behind White Frost (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Aug.
Wildcat Wizard (USA) 20-1 (8-11) Dwelt, always behind, last of 22, 34l behind Colonel Mak (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
No Hubris (USA) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly away, always towards rear, 20th of 22, 14l behind Colonel Mak (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
