held up in touch, headway on outside 4f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, eased when no chance with winner
chased leaders, reminders 6f out, chased winner 5f out, driven over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd near finish
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up in touch, headway 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden, headed over 5f out, weakened over 4f out
tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on
Nonrunner
A number of these go into unchartered territory as far as distance is concerned so we will stick with the proven staying power of DROP THE HAMMER with Eightdaysaweek and The Last Don the obvious dangers. Tom Tate's yard are in good nick and having been dropped into plating class, Drop The Hammer gleaned plenty of confidence and beat some progressive sorts in a handicap at Haydock. There could be more to come on that evidence. Eightdaysaweek has shown around here in the past and it could be wise to put a thick black line through her below par showing at Goodwood on the turf. The Last Don certainly isn't bred for these trips but David Lanagan's charge was staying on willingly over 1m4f at Kempton and has not been harshly treated by the handicapper for that effort. Veiled has not especially sparkled on her racecourse outings though anything Sir Mark Prescott steps up in trip is worth a look in the market. Kidson has operated soundly in two very bad staying handicaps and could be the one to prosper if any of the market leaders fluff their lines. There seems to be no shortage of these shocking staying events at present but Drop The Hammer could prove the saving grace.
The Last Don (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Reminders early mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, led final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Incendo (9-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Veiled 33-1 (9-0) Always in rear, 7th of 8, 10l behind Wajaha (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Oct.
Drop The Hammer 11-1 (8-7) Led over 1f, tracked leader, pushed along over 3f out, ridden to lead narrowly and edged left over 1f out, strongly pressed, in command near finish, won at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Golden Games (9-0) by nk, 9 ran.
Eightdaysaweek 12-1 (7-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 38l behind Sherman Mccoy (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Wolverton (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, weakened over 3f out, 13th of 14, 28l behind Time Machine (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Seminal Moment 50-1 (8-1) Held up in rear, outpaced 4f out, rallied 2f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 6, 9l behind Spiekeroog (8-11) at Catterick 1m 6f mdn auc stks (5) gd.
Kidson (USA) 6-1 (8-2) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Excelsior Academy (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jun.
