in rear, ridden, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, headway halfway, ridden, edged left over 1f out, stayed on one pace
slowly into stride, keen in rear, never nearer
soon pushed along to chase leaders, headway to chase winner 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked winner until halfway
tracked winner to 2f out, ridden, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind
Withdrawn
The final race of the afternoon should be a very competitive contest with no fewer than four course and distance winners taking to the turf and a further five have wins over this trip. We put MULTAHAB forward to take the honours with close competition from Orpen's Art and Kalligal; Pic Up Sticks also has claims. The selection likes to race on his own and, not for the first time at this trac,k did well when last seen. His best recent outings have come here and the three times course and distance winner looks capable of making it four. Orpen's Art stormed up the rail to take a win here last time and is another who likes the sea air. Kalliga is still a maiden after 20 starts but continues to suggest a race will come her way. The market should give an insight into the chances of the remainder but we're happy to side with Multahab.
Pic Up Sticks 9-2 (9-8) Slowly into stride, held up, came stand side over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, never able to challenge, 5th of 8, 4l behind Orpen's Art (9-1) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Jun.
Orpen's Art (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Close up, came stand side over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Jun beating Louie's Lad (8-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Metal Guru 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, came wide straight, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 13, 10l behind Nickel Silver (8-13) at Wolverhampton 5f hcap (6) pol in Jan.
Malapropism 25-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 12, 11l behind Misaro (9-0) at Salisbury 5f Handicap (0-80) (6yo+) (4) gd in Jun.
Multahab 7-1 (9-1) Always prominent, switched to race stand's side over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on well, 2nd of 10, nk behind Billy Red (9-12) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Thoughtsofstardom 10-1 (8-2) Took keen hold and prominent, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 3l behind Matterofact (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Kalligal 9-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Berrymead (9-2) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Just Joey 28-1 (8-8) Soon led, came stand side over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, driven and stayed on final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Orpen's Art (9-1) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Jun.
Rathmolyon 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 15th of 16, 10l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-11) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
One Way Ticket 40-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Solemn (8-13) at Chepstow 5f clm stks (6) gd in Jun.
Gone'n'dunnett (IRE) 40-1 (7-13) Raced wide, behind and struggling from halfway, last of 7, 10l behind Orpen's Art (8-7) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in May.
Hayley's Girl 80-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, some progress on outside from 3f out, soon ridden, weakened from 2f out, 10th of 13, 15l behind Awfeyaa (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll stks (5) pol in Oct.
