chased leader, asked for an effort 2f out, in contention 1f out, kept on gamely to take second
slowly away and in rear, pushed along on the inner 1f out, never involved
led, under pressure when joined 1f out, game to the line, lost second in the final strides
chased leader, pushed along 2f out, challenged leader 1f out, kept on
mid-divsion, niggled over 3f out, shoved along 2f out, switched left and no closer 1f out, no impact
in rear, pushed along over 2f out, detatched over 1f out, ran on but never a factor
keen in mid-division, headway when switched right to challenge after 2f out, ran on well to lead when seeing daylight, clear cut
Watchable makes a quick reappearance having won over track and trip during the week but this is a tougher handicap and he’s penalised 4lb. Woven finished in front of Desert Safari when runner-up at Goodwood a fortnight ago and can figure while Desert Doctor is also capable at this level but hasn’t raced since March. RAUCOUS (NAP) will be sharper for a recent comeback run at Newmarket and the Listed winner finished third in last year’s Stewards’ Cup when last seen in a handicap. An apprentice’s allowance further helps his cause and Bob Cowell’s charge may prove the one to beat.
Raucous 18-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Brad The Brief (8-12) at Newmarket 6f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Watchable 11-2 (10-3) Led briefly, chased leader, ridden to lead again and hung left inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (3) pol in Sep beating Drakefell (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Leodis Dream (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders centre, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, 17th of 21, 8 1/4l behind Acclaim The Nation (8-12) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Desert Doctor (IRE) 10-3fav (9-7) Led early, chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish, 3rd of 8, hd behind El Hombre (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (2) pol in Mar.
Woven 12-1 (9-6) Held up off the pace in last pair, ridden inside final 2f, good headway near side rail over 1f out, ran on and went 2nd final 100 yards, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Atalanta's Boy (9-3) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Buridan (FR) 33-1 (9-13) Dwelt and went right start, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 17, 7 1/2l behind Toro Strike (9-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Desert Safari (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened soon after, 7th of 10, 7 1/2l behind Atalanta's Boy (9-3) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
