slowly into stride, behind, effort on wide outside over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression when switched right inside final 2f
keen, tracked leader to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon lost place
in touch, effort and driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen in mid-division, effort on outside 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, driven along 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly into stride and always behind
prominent, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden clear
prominent, led 2f out, headed and unable to quicken inside final furlong
The newcomer Clap gets the vote here ahead of Nazaaha, Neideen, Sincerely and Rakatta. The 34,000 guineas purchase Clap rates as a very interesting newcomer from the Jamie Osborne yard and, in a run-of-the-mill affair, gets the call. Incense has yet to build on earlier-season form, and Madhavi has had her chances and lacks gears. Nazaaha has shown enough in all three starts to suggest she should play a part in this contest, and it is a modest affair overall, while Neideen can be given a shout, certainly based on her maiden second to Great Britain at Newcastle in August. Finally, Rakatta has been placed in a handicap off 69, which offers claims, and Sincerely has scope for improvement having indicated promise, so pay her some thought. Finally, Andrew Balding's Special Time is one to watch out for in the betting but Clap would not have to be that good to score at the first time of asking and, accordingly, gets the call.
Baba Ghanoush Zaha filly out of 1m4f winner Vrennan.
Bahara 9-4fav (8-9) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 15l behind Machinate (8-7) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Blue Line 11-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened, last of 8, 7l behind Casemate (9-1) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Clap Royal Applause filly, half-sister to winning chaser Tracey's Special.
Dancinginthedark (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden and effort 3f out, held when hampered inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Bahamian Ballet (8-13) at Windsor 6f mdn stk (5) gd.
Glowing Dawn (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Behind, some headway over 2f out, no further progress, 7th of 13, 10l behind Hits Only Heaven (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Incense 7-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Five Fields (8-10) at Bath 1m 2f mdn fll (5) frm in Sept.
Madhavi 9-4fav (8-9) Held up in touch, took closer order over 4f out, stayed on one pace and hung right inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Hits Only Heaven (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Murrieta 25-1 (8-9) Soon pushed along in rear, kept on, never dangerous, 5th of 11, 16l behind Moktabes (9-0) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Nazaaha (USA) 4-7fav (8-11) Dwelt, close up, effort 2f out, hung left and one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 5, 5l behind First Rhapsody (8-8) at Newcastle 6f 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Jun.
Neideen (IRE) 5-4fav (8-9) In touch, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Authenticate (8-9) at Catterick 7f mdn aut stk (6) gf in Sept.
Peewit (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Held up, headway 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 16l behind Puya (8-11) at Newbury 7f mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.
Rakata (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, led over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, edged slightly right and headed near finish, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Greenmeadow (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn hcp (5) pol in Sept.
Sincerely 4-1 (8-9) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Ladeena (8-9) at Redcar 7f mdn stk (5) gd in Sept.
Special Time (SAF) Fort Wood filly, half-sister to several winners including the top-class Trademark.
