chased leaders, chased leader over 2f out, hung left and led over 1f out, ridden out
soon led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leader, led over 3f out, hung left and headed over 1f out, driven and swerved left inside final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace
stumbled start, always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 3f out
There can be no doubting that Ouninpohja is on a roll at present and he is fancied to extend his winning run to four on the bounce. Dubai Venture and Mont Saint Michel are better than they showed last time out, while Bayeux De Moi has a few bills to pay and is one to seriously monitor in the betting. The last named may not have suited by the drop in trip when he disappointed at Sandown last month. However, back over a mile and a half, he makes solid each way appeal if the full eight stand their ground and he is sure to be a thorn in the side of the selection. Mont Saint Michel won his maiden in good style at Warwick but was down the field in a messy race at Goodwood last time. Better luck in running will see him in a more favourable light and he is one to keep on the right side from here. Dubai Venture looked a useful type when he made a winning reappearance at headquarters in May but has subsequently been frustrating to follow. Still, the ground is in his favour and he can make his presence felt now that Kieren Fallon takes over the steering for his old boss. However, the balance of recent form suggests that Ouninpohja is going from strength-to-strength and is expected to still have more in the locker when the challenges are thrown down today
Ouninpohja (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Held up behind leaders, headway 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, kept on, won at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Aug beating Masafi (10-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Hambleden 8-1 (9-12) Steadied at start and behind, always in rear division, 7th of 10, 14l behind Ouninpohja (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Foodbroker Founder 80-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, 17th of 19, 22l behind Realism (8-6) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Bayeux de Moi (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Held up towards rear, effort on stands' rail and driven over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no danger, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Pagan Sky (9-1) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Dubai Venture 5-2fav (9-2) Held up behind leaders, switched left over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Opening Ceremony (8-13) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Ryan's Future (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Slowly away, always behind, 12th of 13, 10l behind Pagan Sky (9-1) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Santando 22-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, last of 9, 25l behind Wing Collar (10-0) at York 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Mont Saint Michel (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, not clear run on rails from 2f out, no chance when hampered over 1f out, 13th of 16, 26l behind Group Captain (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Jul.
