slowly away and lost at least 4 lengths, behind, ridden halfway, driven over 1f out, no response and looked reluctant
made all, ridden approaching final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, effort approaching final furlong, stayed on, not pace to challenge
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never nearer
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
Hoh Mike is likely to start a short priced favourite to land this conditions stakes and while there is no doubting his class in against this bunch, he has been finding it tough to win over the last couple of months. He often needs things to fall his way but he should be too good for these. He could never get to grips with the leaders at Sandown on his last start where he travelled well and finished with a rattle. The stiff climb here should suit here. The former smart juvenile Cute Ass is favoured by race conditions but the lacks the benefit of a recent pipe-opener. His second in the Cornwallis was an excellent performance, considering that they went very close to breaking the track record. Peace Offering was badly hampered in that Sandown event where Hoh Mike finished third although he was retreating at the time. Those three appear to be the main protagonists but Prior Warning could reward those seeking some value. The five furlongs was on the sharp last time over the course but he finished with a real rattle and could grab a place given his running style. Hoh Mike is the class act here and can land it.
Hoh Mike (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) Started slowly, ridden and headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Ancien Regime (8-12) at Sandown 5f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Peace Offering (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Led to over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 2l behind Ancien Regime (8-12) at Sandown 5f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Matsunosuke 12-1 (9-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 8l behind Crimson Fern (9-0) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Sakhee's Song (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Keen, led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 10l behind Angus Newz (8-12) at Newmarket 6f fll stk (3) gf in Jun.
Thoughtsofstardom 15-2 (10-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 13, 6l behind Town House (9-4) at Leicester 5f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Shatter Resistant (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 7, 4l behind Enodoc (9-7) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (6) frm.
Cute Ass (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, kept on, always held, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Captain Gerrard (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Biniou (IRE) 100-1 (9-4) Chased leaders 4f, 23rd of 27, 18l behind Big Timer (9-2) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Lindbergh 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, last of 11, 15l behind Applesnap (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Prior Warning 25-1 (9-9) Behind, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on strongly, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Kay Two (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Little Miss Ginger Whittingham filly out of a moderate racemare.
Baytown Blaze 33-1 (8-1) With leader until ridden and weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 7, 27l behind Know No Fear (8-8) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
