close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on
in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, ran on
held up, ridden 2f out, never a factor
slowly away, always in rear
always in rear
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
prominent, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on
close up, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
Richard Hannon has a trio of entries. Khafoo Shememi looked a smart prospect when scoring over this trip at Newmarket but didn't appear to make the expected progress over an extra furlong at Sandown. Stable companion Tomily was attempting to concede today's rival Comedy School 13lb when beaten around three lengths in a York nursery and must have a fair chance of reversing the form on these terms while Grizzel has been competing at a high level without being disgraced and is no forlorn hope. NUCLEAR POWER looks on the upgrade as his easy victory at Bath was followed by an unlucky run in a Group 3 at Newmarket where he was staying on strongly over the minimum trip. He gets the nod as though Timeless Flight landed a York maiden he only scrambled home in a Kempton nursery over an extra furlong and will need to find more.
Hilario 7-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, headway when not much room over 1f out, soon ridden, challenged inside final furlong, ran on, led narrowly final stride, won at Kempton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep beating Dubai One (9-0) by shd, 9 ran.
Khafoo Shememi (IRE) 15-8fav (9-1) Tracked leader, soon in 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Rebel De Lope (8-12) at Sandown 7f stks (3) gd in Sep.
Nuclear Power 25-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 2f out, ran on close home, not trouble leaders, 5th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Mrs Danvers (8-12) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Oct.
Timeless Flight 6-5fav (9-2) In rear, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, held on towards finish, won at Kempton 7f (3) pol in Sep beating Aventinus (8-13) by nk, 5 ran.
Tomily (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leader stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Comedy School (8-8) at York 6f (3) gd in Oct.
Whirl Me Round 20-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, headway halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on under pressure closing stages, never reached winner, 2nd of 20, nk behind Wick Powell (8-3) at Redcar 6f lst stks (1) gf in Oct.
Angel Meadow 12-1 (8-3) Raced near side, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Merry Banter (8-3) at Haydock 5f (2) gd in Sep.
Comedy School (USA) 8-1 (8-8) Close up centre, led over 2f out centre group, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on and edged right last 50 yards, won at York 6f (3) gd in Oct beating Battered (8-11) by 3 1/4l, 17 ran.
Grizzel (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Ardad (9-1) at Doncaster 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Rosie Briar 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, 2nd inside final 2f, led approaching final furlong, ran on well, won at Haydock 6f mdn fll stks (5) gd in Sep beating Loving (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Simmie (IRE) 14-1 (8-2) Raced stand side tracked leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 26, 1l behind Accidental Agent (8-9) at Newmarket 6f stks (2) gf in Oct.
