slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, never on terms
started slowly and raced in rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden out and wandered inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, never dangerous
behind, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
always behind
held up, never dangerous
held up, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, effort over 3f out, stayed on same pace
led until 8f out, pushed along over 4f out, soon faded
prominent, ridden to challenge over 3f out, soon weakened
behind, headway over 2f out, never able to challenge
Peephole, Hill of Almhuim and Fonic Rock is a tentative shortlist here and Peephole may prove to be the best of the bunch. Hill of Almhuim looks interesting because although he has been beaten in sellers recently they have been on an easier surface. His earlier efforts on a faster surface were encouraging, twice finishing third in decent handicaps and a return to that form would make him very competitive in this company. Fonic Rock is not the most consistent of individuals but has ability, indicated by finishing second in a couple of handicaps during the summer. Still a maiden, Fonic Rock takes a drop in class here, and having run well over the course and distance may go close. The last time Peephole ran in this grade he won at Nottingham in May and although he has disappointed in handicaps since, he may well benefit from returning to selling company. He is stepping up in trip but a chance is taken that his stamina will last out. Peephole can see off his rivals.
Peephole 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders until lost place over 2f out, 10th of 11, 17l behind Dream of Paradise (8-1) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Coffin Dodger 4-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 7l behind Maria Antonia (8-6) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) sft.
Shaika 8-1 (8-8) Held up, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind By Storm (8-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo sll hcp (6) sft.
Hill of Almhuim (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 19l behind Norman Beckett (9-0) at Ayr 1m 1f 3yo clm (5) hvy.
Josh You Are 8-1 (8-11) Slowly away, behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind By Storm (8-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo sll hcp (6) sft.
Fonic Rock (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place 4f out, stayed on again final 2f, 7th of 16, 9l behind Liberty Run (9-0) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sept.
Pickwick Miss (USA) 11-1 (8-7) Soon led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Maria Antonia (8-6) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo sll (6) sft.
Always Stylish (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader to 3f out, weakened quickly, 5th of 11, 20l behind Florimund (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.