held up towards rear, short-lived effort on far rail 3f out, soon beaten
raced wide in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, every chance when hung left inside final 2f, lost 2nd over 1f out, stayed on into 2nd again final 100 yards, no chance with winner
slowly into stride and pushed along, always towards rear
chased leaders, pushed along hung left and and weakened 3f out, soon behind, tailed off
slowly into stride and switched left start, held up in rear, headway on far rail inside final 2f, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
mid-division on inside, headway chasing leaders inside final 4f, pushed along and weakened 3f out
chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
never closer than mid-division
off the pace in last pair, never a factor
raced keenly towards rear, good headway near side of group chasing leaders over 2f out, went 2nd approaching final furlong, no chance with winner, dropped to 3rd towards finish
held up towards rear, headway far side of group chasing leaders and pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway near side of group 2f out, 6th and no impression final furlong
raced wide early, soon tracking leader, led 8f out, pushed along 3f out, headed over 2f out, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened quickly
held up off the pace towards rear, steady headway near side of group and pushed along 2f out, run flattened out final furlong
raced keenly chasing leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
rear-division, headway chasing leaders and head high 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened soon after
raced keenly, led 4f, tracked leader, in front again over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 3f out, pushed along chasing leaders and hung left 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened and towards rear soon after
chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
slowly into stride and switched left start, held up and behind, ridden and struggling in mid-division when hung left over 2f out, never involved
held up towards rear, headway between horses 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, 4th and no impression final furlong
raced wide towards rear of mid-division, smooth headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear when hung left inside final furlong, stayed on strongly
A typical November Handicap with endless chances. Conditions are going to be testing on Town Moor and stamina will be essential so CALLING THE WIND fits the bill. He stays much further than this as his seasonal campaign shows and was a sound third in the Cesarewitch when last seen. Nevertheless, he's a good traveller through his races and showed his capabilities over this trip when just inched out at Newbury on his penultimate start. Jamie Spencer is a good booking. First Light is a strong consideration as a three-year-old for the Gosden team, whilst the likes of East Asia, Sam Cooke and Global Storm can all have cases made for them. HMS President has claims under Tom Marquand and Flyin' Solo is a fascinating contender on a first start since mid-July, after which he was gelded.
Global Storm (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra 1f out, 6th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Island Brave (9-4) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Calling The Wind (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 4f out, tracked leaders 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 32, 10l behind Buzz (8-13) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Deja (FR) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 23 1/4l behind Yesyes (8-2) at Chester 1m 6f lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
Wells Farhh Go (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Led, pushed along and quickened tempo over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened soon after, 6th of 7, 9l behind Ilaraab (9-4) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Oct.
Platinumcard (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear on inside, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Bay Bridge (9-6) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Alright Sunshine (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Held up in 4th, stayed on inside final furlong pressing for 2nd but no chance with winner, 3rd of 5, 5 1/2l behind Summer's Knight (8-8) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Dark Jedi (IRE) 17-2 (9-7) Close up, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 7, nk behind Aaddeey (9-11) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Rhythmic Intent (IRE) 3-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, pushed along over over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 8l behind Aaddeey (9-11) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Cardano (USA) 15-2 (11-2) Chased leaders, pecked 3rd, mistake 4 out, close up when mistake 2 out, weakened before last, 8th of 11, 17 1/4l behind Top Bandit (11-2) at Cheltenham 2m mdn (3) gd in Oct.
Sam Cooke (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway from 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Injazati (8-8) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Mr Curiosity 4-5fav (10-2) Raced prominently, took lead travelling strongly 3f out, ridden 2f out and quickly extended advantage, eased inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (4) gs in Oct beating Glasses Up (10-0) by 5 1/2l, 6 ran.
Graphite (FR) 28-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 9th of 12, 15 1/4l behind Torcello (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Nuits St Georges (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 8, 28 3/4l behind Au Clair De Lune (8-8) at Chester 1m 6f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Prince Alex 50-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, never on terms, 25th of 32, dist behind Buzz (8-13) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
HMS President (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Held up in last pair, headway towards inside 3f out, weakened final 2f, 6th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Torcello (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
East Asia (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up, headway 2f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, edged left and ran on strongly, won at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (3) gd in Oct beating Uber Cool (10-0) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Flyin' Solo 13-8fav (10-0) Held up in 5th on inside, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, went 2nd and still plenty to do inside final 2f, closed gradually over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final 100 yards, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Saligo Bay (8-5) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
First Light 5-1 (9-1) In touch in rear of chasing group, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 5th of 6, 13l behind Scope (9-1) at Ascot 1m 6f lst stks (1) gs in Oct.
Whitehaven (FR) 6-4fav (9-12) Led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace and lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Solo Saxophone (9-11) at Newmarket 2m hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Let Me Be (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Towards rear, ridden 4f out, no impression, 11th of 12, dist behind Land Of Winter (9-13) at Nottingham 2m hcp (4) sft in Nov.
Lunar Jet 40-1 (8-11) Raced out wide in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 16 1/2l behind One Journey (8-10) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Skycutter (FR) 40-1 (9-4) Slowly away, always towards rear, 15th of 18, 28 1/4l behind Something Enticing (8-8) at York 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Farhan (IRE) 11-1 (8-1) In touch, headway and switched left over 3f out, every chance 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Siskany (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
