tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
keen tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, joined inside final furlong, ran on gamely
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, driven to join winner inside final furlong, no extra near finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded final furlong
close up, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, one pace final furlong
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra towards finish
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Arcanada scored at Chester recently and that looks stronger form than Flying Pursuit and Desert Ruler's maiden wins. Awohaam and Torment faced tougher tasks on their latest starts and so did Dark Defender and REPUTATION when finishing down the field in a valuable nursery over 6f here last month. The latter was particularly disappointing on that occasion as he had beaten three subsequent winners to land a maiden race at the track before that and gets another chance today stepping up in trip.
Dark Defender 17-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, short of room after 1f, soon lost place, rallied over 1f out, faded final furlong, 8th of 18, 9 1/4l behind Mayfair Lady (9-2) at York 6f (2) gs in Aug.
Arcanada (IRE) 13-8fav (9-5) Always prominent, driven to lead over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Chester 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Aug beating Dark Devil (9-5) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Torment 12-1 (9-0) Steaied start, took keen hold tracking leading trio, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong, last of 6, 7 1/2l behind Tasleet (9-0) at Newbury 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
Desert Ruler 15-2 (9-0) Dwelt in touch, headway on outer approaching 2f out, edged left and led entering final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Ayr 6f mdn stks (6) gs in Jul beating Candy Hill (8-8) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Reputation (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, never nearer, 9th of 18, 9 3/4l behind Mayfair Lady (9-2) at York 6f (2) gs in Aug.
Miniaturist (FR) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked winner 2f, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 10th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Time Warp (9-3) at Sandown 7f (4) gd in Aug.
Back To Bond 9-1 (9-5) Prominent, driven over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace of leaders final 75 yards, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Reputation (9-5) at York 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul.
Awohaam (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Bahaarah (8-12) at Newmarket 7f fll (2) gd in Aug.
Flying Pursuit 3-1fav (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Ripon 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Aug beating Allfredandnobell (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.