in touch stands side, led that side over 2f out, ridden and hung right to far side final furlong, kept on and every chance, just failed
behind stand side, outpaced 2f out, never on terms
behind far side, ridden 2f out, never on terms
led stands side group, headed over 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened final furlong
in touch stands side, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, led post
chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f
behind far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch far side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
always behind stands side
led far side group to 2f out, soon ridden, hung left and weakened final furlong
behind far side, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
always behind stands side
always behind stands side
Nonrunner
This is a really competitive sprint handicap and the we are happy to side with VALERY BORZOV over Markab, Excusez Moi and Everymanforhimself. Trainer David Nicholls is a master in these type of events and the selection was far from disgraced at Goodwood earlier in the month. In fact he caught the eye back in sixth in that contest and from a good draw he can get his head in front. Markab finished just in front of our selection at Goodwood last time so he is an obvious contender here, although the draw has not treated him so kindly today. Excusez Moi ran a good race behind Knot in Wood last time and although he is off a high enough mark at present, he continues to run with credit. Everymanforhimself bounced back to form at Haydock last time when he won a competitive handicap. That was only his third win in 23 starts so he is not one to back with confidence. Advanced is better than he showed last time but the draw is against him here, while the return to a faster surface is a plus for Jimmy Styles. An open handicap and the vote goes to Valery Borzov.
Tamagin (USA) 20-1 (9-10) Raced far side, prominent until weakened 2f out, 15th of 26, 9l behind Genki (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) sft.
Valery Borzov (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Raced far side, held up, headway from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 26, 5l behind Genki (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) sft.
Matsunosuke 66-1 (9-0) Outpaced and always in rear, 14th of 17, 11l behind Kingsgate Native (9-0) at Goodwood 5f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Judge 'n Jury 7-2 (9-13) Always prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside furlong, no extra, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Group Therapy (9-10) at Ascot 5f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Markab 15-2fav (9-4) Raced alone in centre, led overall, hung badly right to far side over 2f out, kept narrow advantage until headed that side final 50 yards, not pace of near side leaders, 4th of 26, 2l behind Genki (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) sft.
Jimmy Styles 16-1 (9-7) Raced far side, mid-division, behind final 2f, 22nd of 26, 16l behind Genki (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) sft.
Striking Spirit 20-1 (8-12) Raced far side, prominent, well there 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 26, 7l behind Genki (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) sft.
Hitchens (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Raced stand side, slowly into stride, behind, ran on inside final furlong, 11th of 26, 7l behind Genki (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) sft.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Haydock 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd beating Red Cape (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Advanced 25-1 (9-5) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, chased leader inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 4th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Jeninsky (8-8) at Newmarket 7f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Kostar 28-1 (9-1) Led 1f, tracked winner after, effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, edged left under pressure, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Tamagin (9-6) at Windsor 6f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Ishetoo 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 19, 3/4l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-1) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Raced far side, never reached beyond mid-division, 17th of 26, 11l behind Genki (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) sft.
Joseph Henry 33-1 (8-10) Chased leader to over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 19, 25l behind Laa Rayb (9-6) at Goodwood 1m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Excusez Moi (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 19, 2l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
Cheveton 10-3fav (9-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Group Therapy (9-10) at Ascot 5f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Pearly Wey 10-1 (9-11) Reared badly leaving stalls, no chance after, 9th of 11, 11l behind Olynard (9-1) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Magic Cat 18-1 (9-3) With leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 21l behind Danehill Destiny (8-9) at Haydock 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
Skhilling Spirit 22-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 16, 8l behind Valery Borzov (9-4) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May.
Fullandby (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Raced stand side, held up, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Pavershooz (8-9) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
