slowly into stride, driven along and always behind
always in rear
always prominent, every chance 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders on each side, hampered just over 2f out, behind after
slowly into stride, held up, headway when struck on head by rival jockeys whip just over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, not much room briefly over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong to lead near post
slowly into stride, held up, came wide entering straight, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
always prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon hung left, headed near post
mid-division and keen, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon edged right and weakened
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, headway and edged left over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, soon lost place, no danger after
Dasheena managed to score despite running wide throughout and with a wide draw again and the anchor of his winner's penalty, we will pass him over and instead side with Chalentina ahead of Kennington. The selection drops down a furlong in trip today which looks a good move as he has only been getting collared late on in his races. This front-runner should be able to set the pace from a good draw and can gain just his second career win. Bond Playboy is an interesting contender with two course and distance wins to his name, however the presence of Jamie Spencer on board ensures that he will start a false price. Mistral Sky is consistent and has claims once again, along with Kindallachan although he is still winless after 13 outings. Willofcourse was an easy winner last time out and with that confidence boost he should be feared, whilst Kennington is a threat but seems happiest at five furlongs at the moment. A tricky opener, hinting at a tricky card, and the vote goes to Chalentina.
Dasheena 17-2 (8-6) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and led entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Catterick 7f fll hcp (6) gd beating Tilsworth Charlie (9-4) by a nk, 15 ran.
Berti Bertolini 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Ebraam (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcap (6) pol in Jul.
Mistral Sky 13-2 (9-4) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Tag Team (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Kennington 8-1 (9-2) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 2l behind Wadnagin (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcap (6) gd.
Willofcourse 7-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, led just inside final 2f, soon in command, won at Kempton 6f hcap (6) pol beating Kindallachan (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Kindallachan 20-1 (9-8) Soon chasing leaders, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd near finish but no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Willofcourse (8-9) at Kempton 6f hcap (6) pol.
Bond Playboy 8-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, ran on near finish, 6th of 13, 2l behind Tag Team (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Boreana 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, wandered under pressure, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind The City Kid (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol.
Victory Spirit 22-1 (9-4) Raced freely, held up in rear, never troubled leaders, 9th of 11, 7l behind Lord of The Reins (8-13) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Cost Analysis (IRE) 5-1fav (8-11) Slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Gem Bien (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec '05.
Lady Lafitte (USA) 16-1 (9-5) Raced wide and never on terms, 9th of 10, 5l behind Contentious (8-5) at Lingfield 5f fll hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Gone'n'dunnett (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Led for 2f, chased winner to 2f out, soon edged left and weakened, 11th of 12, 9l behind For Life (9-0) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Chalentina 14-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out and one pace, 5th of 12, 6l behind The City Kid (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcap (6) pol.
