close up, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression
prominent 3f, soon weakened
prominent 3f, weakened final furlong
awkwardly away in rear, ridden and headway inside final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
towards rear, never a factor
led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, stayed on
in touch, pushed along and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
slowly away in rear, never near leaders
slow into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
raced wide in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
Shamshon was due to run in the opener here yesterday and was only fourth in this last year, one place behind Bahamian Sunrise who is 2lb lower. Silvestre De Sousa partnered the recent Epsom second to victory here in the spring and is back on board but he’s been done no favours by the draw and Soie D'leau and Jashma will also start in the middle of the track. Pettochside ran poorly at Epsom but a case can be made for Haddaf. However, Mick Easterby rarely wastes a trip this far south and the fact that he’s booked Frankie for RAPID APPLAUSE suggests the veteran North Yorkshire handler believes his charge can complete the hat-trick upped in grade. Compas Scoobie could be suited by the way this race is likely to be run and holds each-way claims.
Global Applause 5-1jfav (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Ice Age (9-7) at Newbury 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Haddaf (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Raced towards far side, hung right over 2f out, always towards rear, 18th of 26, 6 1/4l behind Gifted Master (9-11) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Soie D'leau 15-2 (9-4) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 4, 1 3/4l behind Tarboosh (9-0) at Nottingham 5f stks (3) gs in Aug.
Pettochside 7-2jfav (9-5) In touch towards rear, pushed along and headway halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 5l behind Carlton Frankie (8-11) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Rapid Applause 3-1 (9-11) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, led final furlong, kept on strongly, won at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) gs in May beating Logi (8-9) by 1l, 15 ran.
Looks A Million 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 9 1/2l behind Cowboy Soldier (8-6) at Windsor 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Intense Romance (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Camacho Chief (9-4) at Carlisle 5f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Rio Ronaldo (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Slowly away, always behind, last of 13, 22l behind Shaheen (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Jashma (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Held up in centre, challenged on bit 2f out, every chance well inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 3rd of 5, 1/4l behind Awesome (9-4) at Newbury 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Signore Piccolo 5-2 (9-7) Raced keenly, held up and behind, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Salisbury 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Delagate This Lord (9-9) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
May Remain 6-1 (9-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 4th of 6, 1l behind Signore Piccolo (9-7) at Salisbury 5f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Shamshon (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon edged left, ran on, won at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul beating George Dryden (9-12) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Bahamian Sunrise 16-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Carlton Frankie (8-11) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Compas Scoobie 9-2 (9-1) In touch in rear, ridden halfway, headway entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Excellent George (9-10) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
