mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led final 50 yards
in touch, chased leader over 2f out, ridden and lost place 1f out, no extra final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pressed leader, led well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra final 50 yards
led, headed well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind until ridden, and kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division on outiside, ridden 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong
dwelt, always behind
always towards rear
in touch, lost place 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
Nonrunner
TAMASOU has been found a good opportunity to force another result his way. Eastern Gift and Handsome Falcon are very much respected, while Luck Will Come is better than recent form figures would have you believe - he can go well for each-way punters; especially given the way he handles the surface at Dunstall Park. Handsome Falcon can be a law unto himself and has cost his supporters dearly this season. Still he retains ability and would be dangerous to rule out. Similar comments apply to Eastern Gift, who has hit the post on numerous occasions this term. This is his time of year, though and he is one to seriously monitor in the betting. However, Tamasou has returned with a vengeance from his summer break and he is taken as the toughest customer in the shop tonight.
Handsome Falcon 7-2 (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway to track leaders 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Tiger Dream (8-8) at Haydock 1m app hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Luck Will Come (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 8l behind Indy Driver (9-9) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug.
Eastern Gift 15-2 (9-7) Chased leaders on inside, driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 7l behind Miss Minnies (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Hilbre Court (USA) 18-1 (8-13) Always behind, ridden and beaten on outside 4f out, 13th of 15, 28l behind Jo'burg (9-7) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Tamasou (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Prominent on outside, chased leading pair 2f out, driven and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd final stride, 2nd of 14, nk behind Arachnophobia (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Sep.
Ansells Pride (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, mid-division, pushed along and lost place over 3f out, well beaten over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Collateral Damage (8-12) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Striding Edge (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, never reached leaders, 6th of 13, 7l behind Mac's Power (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Hyde Lea Flyer 33-1 (8-12) Held up, raced keenly, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 9l behind Mountain Cat (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Forbidden (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, pushed along and struggling 4f out, always in rear, 7th of 9, 8l behind Silverglas (8-12) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Elusive Fame (USA) 33-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, driven 2f out, weaknened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Hurricane Spirit (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Omnium Duke (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway between horses from 3f out, ridden to chase winner entering final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Sham Sheer (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Hucking Heat (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, behind, headway on outer over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 7l behind Agilete (9-7) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Justcallmehandsome 28-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, came wide entering straight, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 5l behind Mabait (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
