held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish
in touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
held up, carried slightly right over 1f out, headway and hung left inside final furlong, not troubled leaders
always towards rear
mid-division, switched right over 1f out, headway final furlong, ran on
chased leader, ridden over 1f out, not quicken well inside final furlong
chased leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent over 2f
outpaced, headway on inside well over 1f out, switched right well inside final furlong, kept on
not much room soon after start, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, badly outpaced, switched left over 1f out, never dangerous
Some in form horses here and a narrow vote is given to Desert Opal, Tartatarufata and Shade Cozy look to be the best alternatives. Desert Opal got the better of today's rival Polar Force when they met here earlier this month and has nothing to fear from that rival on current terms. It was an improved performance and there could be more to come. Shade Cozy gained a smooth victory over the six furlong trip here last time and should go close despite a six pound penalty. Tartatartufata bounced back to form with a vengeance last time and if it wasn't just a flash in the pan, she should be involved in the finish. Blessed Place is another to consider for each-way purposes, but our idea of the winner is Desert Opal
Shade Cozy (USA) 9-2 (9-2) Tracked leader, going well, led well over 1f out, ran on well comfortably, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Cape Presto (9-8) by 2l, 12 ran.
Tartatartufata 7-1 (8-4) Broke well and led, headed after 1f, ridden to lead again approaching final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Lady Bahia (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway on inside approaching 1f out, kept on, 4th of 12, 3l behind Fizzlephut (8-13) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Polar Force 10-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Inka Dancer (8-11) by a nk, 13 ran.
Garlogs 40-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly approaching final furlong, last of 12, 7l behind Fizzlephut (8-13) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Desert Opal 5-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead last strides, won at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Polar Force (9-2) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Blessed Place 12-1 (8-10) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened, 14th of 15, 7l behind The Cayterers (8-1) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sept.
Rothesay Dancer 18-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, ran on to lead again well inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 12, shd behind Sir Don (8-10) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
