mid-division, headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, driven over 1f out, soon edged left and weakened
slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clearest of runs from over 2f out until over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, not reach winner
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on far rail 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, not clear run again and switched left inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly well over 1f out
in rear, headway on far rail over 1f out, never nearer
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened rapidly inside final furlong and eased
mid-division on outer, driven along and behind over 2f out
mid-division on rails, headway over 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
behind, ridden on wide outside over 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders on outer, weakened over 2f out, beaten when hung left over 1f out
This is a competitive handicap to finish the card with but NAMU should prove too good for her rivals while both Multahab and Green Lagonda are worthy of mention. The selection has been catching the eye lately winning at this venue before finishing second at Folkestone off a six pound higher mark. She has proved that she can handle the twists and turns of Brighton and can once again be competitive off her current handicap mark. Multahab is now five pounds higher for his course and distance success last month. He had been knocking on the door and deserved to get his head in front that day and with conditions in his favour once again he is sure to give his supporters a run for their money. Green Lagonda comes form a well respected yard and has already scored this season at Folkestone last month. He was not discredited when finding one too good over course and distance last time out but he may well find the same scenario this time around. Namu comes into the race in fine form and gets the narrow vote.
Littlemisssunshine (IRE) 5-2 (9-2) Prominent, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, soon every chance, weakened final furlong, last of 4, 3 1/2l behind Diane's Choice (8-2) at Bath 5f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Multahab 7-2fav (9-2) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul beating Orpen's Art (9-4) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Cosmic Destiny (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) In touch, chased winner halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Billy Red (9-12) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Caribbean Coral 13-2 (9-11) Mid-division, came stand side over 3f out, lost place halfway, 7th of 8, 5l behind Orpen's Art (9-1) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Jun.
Namu 2-1fav (9-7) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, driven, stayed on, always held by winner, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Ishibee (8-6) at Folkestone 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
Green Lagonda (AUS) 4-1fav (9-6) Chased leader, came to stands side rail and led narrowly just inside final 3f, kept advantage and hard driven final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 11, ns behind Maggie Kate (8-13) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Best One 4-1fav (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 6th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Bluebok (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Jul.
Malapropism 11-1 (8-12) Prominent on rail in chasing group, edging left when not much room over 1f out, weakened soon after and eased, last of 12, 13l behind Sister Clement (8-10) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Joss Stick 14-1 (8-3) Behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 7l behind Silver Prelude (8-11) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Tan Bonita (USA) (8-8) 7th of 9, 3l behind Unknown Winner (0-0) at Mijas(SPA) 6m 3yo stks in Jul '08.
Louie's Lad 10-1 (8-13) Led, stayed in centre and narrowly headed just inside final 3f, well there and still every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Maggie Kate (8-13) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Meikle Barfil 50-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside last, 5th of 8, 6l behind The Tatling (9-6) at Bath 5f clm stks (6) gd in Jul.
Blakeshall Diamond 28-1 (8-6) With leaders after 2f, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Andrasta (8-11) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Rapanui Belle 20-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Eye For The Girls (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gs in Jul.
Thoughtsofstardom 18-1 (8-13) Raced stands side, always in rear, 13th of 17, 18l behind Lithaam (8-10) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
