tracked leader 3f, remained prominent, ridden over 3f out, pressed leaders and soon every chance entering final furlong, not quicken near finish
keen close up, chased leaders 7f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, rallied to lead towards finish
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, pressed leaders and soon every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
slowly into stride, soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, still every chance until inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, headed towards finish
steadied start, held up in touch, ridden and headway 1f out, no extra towards finish
Dougie Peel can take this claimer from Gassal, while Hassadin is another punting possible. The selection is unusually consistent for one keeping lowly company, having won twice at Catterick over seven furlongs this season, with a decent effort at Thirsk sandwiched in between. Pedigree suggests that he can handle this marked step up in trip and even if he isn't at his best he might be good enough see off the others. Gassal is BHA top-rated in the race and is 9lb better off with the selection than if this were a handicap. However, her pedigree is very much around the mile or seven furlong mark and it is doubtful she will see it out. Hassadin has been soundly thrashed in two appearances so far, but he is likely to find a fair bit more for this trip and can get involved. Ba Globetrotter and Strikemaster have stamina doubts and Tarawa Atoll has plenty to find so we'll stick with Dougie Peel.
Hassadin 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, outpaced 2f out, 4th of 12, 11l behind Stirling Castle (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Aug.
Dougie Peel 9-4fav (8-11) In touch, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gs in Aug beating El Portet (8-8) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Strikemaster (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 13, 8l behind Sienna Lake (8-8) at Newmarket 7f 2yo sll (4) gs in Aug.
Gassal 3-1 (9-2) Started slowly, behind, mid-division, pushed along 4f out, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous final 2f, 5th of 10, 13l behind Night of Fortune (9-2) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Ba Globetrotter 22-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 25l behind Red Reef (8-8) at Salisbury 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Tarawa Atoll 4-1jt-fav (8-12) Started slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 5l behind Nun Today (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol in Jul.
