chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched right and rider lost iron briefly over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden and led and hung left over 1f out, stayed on
always in rear
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, staying on when short of room just inside final furlong
bumped and slowly into stride, in rear, switched right halfway, kept on never nearer
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
always towards rear
held up on inside in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slow into stride, always in rear
went left start, pulled hard, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
always in rear
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
led 1f, remained close up, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
Typical fare by the track's standards and we will take WHO'S WINNING to see off Conjecture and Miss Poppy. There is little doubt of the ordinary nature of this contest but with course form at a premium, we side with Brendan Powell's charge. Granted, his recent form has been modest to say the least but the handicapper has reacted accordingly - dropping him to 55 when he had actually won off 64 last term. Conjecture is a rare raider from the Robin Bastiman stable. His latest run can be safely ignored as he stumbled badly at the start but on a return to his Ayr form and with fast ground obtaining, it would be no surprise to see him go close. Miss Poppy has a fair draw. She put up a fair effort at Folkestone in August before a no show at Salisbury next time out. Namu, does not look the most straight forward of creatures. Nevertheless, she is remarkedly well handicapped on some of her form with Barry Hills. Rhapsilian is an infrequent winner and needs to leave behind a 0-8 strike rate on the turf. Kyllachy Storm won a six furlong contest on soft going at Goodwood. That was a maiden success although clearly not unexpected if betting patterns were to be believed. Gioacchino is very much bred with sprinting in mind. Unspectacular with David Barker, Ron Harris is a past master of getting the best out of other's castoffs. All You Need is better on the artificial surfaces. Melt was just touched off the other day and has to be respected as she is at least threatening to go close. Bred to better over further, she hasn't been that far away when tried previously at this track and connections will be keen to win for future breeding purposes. Who's Winning is recommended to minimum stakes.
Rhapsilian 11-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance of reaching winner, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Al Gillani (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Conjecture 9-1 (9-4) Stumbled start, behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 7l behind Johnston's Glory (9-1) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Miss Poppy 6-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 7l behind Night Rocket (9-11) at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Namu 13-2 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on, never able to challenge, 5th of 12, 3l behind Game Lady (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f hcap (6) gd.
Who's Winning (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden along halfway, soon outpaced, never nearer, 7th of 11, 3l behind Meridian Line (8-1) at Sandown 5f clm (5) gd.
Kyllachy Storm 4-1fav (8-3) Close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and ran on strongly inside final furlong, held on well, won at Goodwood 6f app hcp (5) sft in Aug beating Linda Green (9-3) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Charmel's Lad 8-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, pushed along halfway, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Penrice Castle (8-8) at Great Leighs 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Gioacchino (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Belle Bellino (8-12) at Bath 6f 3yo mdn (5) sft.
All You Need (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led, headed after 1f, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 12th of 13, 8l behind Royal Challenge (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcap (6) pol.
Melt (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, good headway 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, led close home until headed post, 2nd of 13, shd behind Billberry (8-12) at Kempton 7f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Sept.
Billy Red 9-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Desert Opal (9-2) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
La Famiglia 14-1 (9-2) Led, ridden approaching 2f out, soon headed and one pace, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Poppets Sweetlove (9-7) at Yarmouth 7f hcap (6) gd.
Briannsta (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Game Lady (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f hcap (6) gd in Sept.
Whiskey Creek 7-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, took keen hold towards rear, ridden and no real headway final 2f, 7th of 10, 7l behind Todber (8-12) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Nordic Light (USA) 25-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, led far side pair over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Who's Winning (9-7) at Brighton 6f sll (6) gd in Aug.
Jonny Ebeneezer 33-1 (8-5) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 10l behind Mr Wolf (9-1) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
