raced far side, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
raced far side, keen and held up, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous,
raced stand side, chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced far side, led back group and overall leader, ridden 2f out, hung right and headed inside final furlong, ran on
raced far side, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
raced far side, held up, never near leaders
raced stand side, slow into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
raced far side, held up in touch, ridden halfway, hung right and weakened over 1f out
raced far side, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
raced stand side, chased leader, ridden when hampered over 2f out, lost place, not a danger after
raced far side, held up, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced far side, held up never near leaders
raced stand side, held up, headway to lead stand side group 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden after 2f, weakened over 1f out
raced stand side, led back group, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
This is a tricky looking event and so a narrow vote is given to Okikoki, with Tom Paris and Gremlin also expected to run well. Okikoki and Gremlin met at Chepstow last month, with the selection just coming out on top. The runner up is entitled to reverse the running on two pounds better terms, however the selection is possibly a better horse on this type of ground and may come out on top again. Tom Paris is in good heart at present but does appear to be a better horse on firmer ground. However he should still be in the shake up. Smirfy's Diamond and Frisky Talk are two others worthy of a mention, but back on turf, Okikoki could be the one to be on.
Arnie's Joint (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden to lead just over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, ran on, won at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May beating Gremlin (8-11) by 1l, 14 ran.
Hart of Gold 4-1 (9-5) Pulled hard, broke well, soon steadied to rear, ridden over 2f out, switched right, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Sweet Lilly (8-10) at Yarmouth 7f nov aut stk (6) gf.
Oi Vay Joe (IRE) 7-2 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Northern Fling (8-10) at Goodwood 6f 2yo hcp (3) gf.
Okikoki 3-1fav (9-2) Soon well outpaced and always in rear, 9th of 10, 14l behind High Style (9-2) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol.
See In The Dark (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, lost place halfway, 8th of 12, 10l behind Eddie Jock (9-4) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Smirfys Diamond 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and headway when hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs beating Mambo Spirit (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Frisky Talk (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) Led, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Vale of Belvoir (8-13) at Thirsk 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd.
Sweet Candy 10-3 (9-1) Chased leader, led over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind High Style (9-2) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol.
