chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, switched right and headway over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead towards finish
tracked leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish
in rear, headway over 1f out, switched right and kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
close up on outside, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
stumbled start, missed with leader, lost place 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
FILLIGREE is preferred to Artisitic License and The Tatling in a competitive sprint. Rae Guest's filly is closely matched with Desperate Dan on their running over course and distance in June but she has shown improved form since then; particularly when a good fourth in a competitive race at Ripon. That form is rock solid, this is easier and she can gain a deserved success. Artistic License won cosily at Goodwood and has claims from a career high mark having gone well at this track in the past but she will need everything to fall right if held up once again. The Tatling has been enjoying an Indian Summer but will need a strong pace and the gaps to appear if he's to get up in time and there may not be that much competition for the lead here. Bobbie Soxer was held up when chasing home a good one at Nottingham whilst Desperate Dan, Kyllachy Storm and Doc Jones tend to race prominently without trailblazing. The race could pan out well for Filligree who may not need to improve to win.
Artistic License (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Held up in rear, switched right to outer halfway, led 2f out, drew clear final furlong, ridden out, won at Goodwood 6f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug beating Cut The Cackle (9-2) by 2l, 8 ran.
Filligree (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Raced stands side, steadied start, held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Johannes (9-0) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
The Tatling (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Incomparable (8-7) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Bobbie Soxer (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Behind, headway half way, every chance over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Enact (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Desperate Dan 33-1 (8-8) Raced stand side, held up rear of group, no chance when hung badly right to join centre group over 2f out, behind after, 11th of 16, 12l behind Golden Desert (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Kyllachy Storm 17-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 7l behind Johnstown Lad (9-5) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Doc Jones (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) With leader, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 15, 4l behind Johnstown Lad (9-5) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
