tracked leader until under 2f out, soon faded
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd under 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, always held
towards rear, ridden 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression
led, ridden over 1f out and drew clear, weakened and headed final 100 yards
towards rear, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
always towards rear
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on well
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
dwelt, held up towards rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, one pace
Argentine has so far failed to produce his best here so despite being nicely weighted we will take him on from a wide draw with FOREVER'S GIRL. Geoff Oldroyd's filly has a couple of course and distance wins already to her name. She is 2lbs higher than her best win tonight, but from a good draw and with consistent recent form also a plus we will side with her. Elhamri has the widest draw of the lot to overcome but is respected after coming as close to winning as he has done in two years here in a claimer last time. Perlachy likes it here and is back on a winning mark and pitched right against the inside rail, while both Milton Bradley's pair Island Legend and Cape Royal have claims if producing their best.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, staying on but no threat to leaders when hampered and snatched up towards finish, 10th of 12, 6l behind Drawnfromthepast (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Argentine (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 21l behind Captain Royale (8-10) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
Bahamian Ballet 9-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 8l behind Select Committee (8-9) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sep.
Riflessione 7-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led after 2f, ridden and hung right over 1f out, headed and continued to hang right towards stand side rail inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Pose (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Elhamri 13-2 (8-8) Pressed winner, edged slightly right over 2f out, switched left and ridden well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 6, hd behind Six Diamonds (8-4) at Wolverhampton 5f clm stks (5) pol in Sep.
Island Legend (IRE) 6-4fav (9-2) Led, 2 lengths ahead over 1f out, weakened and headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Danzoe (8-11) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
La Capriosa 22-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd last 50 yards, always held by winner, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Mayoman (9-7) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Secret Venue 11-2 (9-0) Went right start, chased leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Select Committee (9-5) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Angelo Poliziano 10-3 (9-5) Dwelt, held up, headway when short of room approaching final furlong, rallied near finish, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Select Committee (9-5) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Special Quality (USA) 12-1 (8-6) Dwelt, always in rear, last of 10, 13l behind Magical Speedfit (8-0) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sep.
Perlachy 20-1 (9-3) Raced in rear, hard driven halfway, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 7l behind Sweet Gale (8-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Sep.
Forever's Girl 11-2 (8-13) Broke well, led, shaken up over 1f out, headed inside final furlong by horse that raced alone farside, kept on, just held close home, 2nd of 18, hd behind Sea Salt (9-1) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Cape Royal 11-1 (8-12) Led on rail, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Doric Lady (8-9) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
