led early, tracked leader to 6f out, tracked leading pair, ridden over 2f out, driven and no impression over 1f out
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened and no chance with winner final furlong
tracked leading pair, went 2nd 6f out, led 2f out, pushed clear final furlong, easily (hand timed)
always last, some headway to dispute 3rd 3f out, weakened 2f out
Nonrunner
The presence of TWICE OVER appears to have scared off much of the opposition and he can take this race at the expense of Perfect Stride. The colt appeared to enjoy his drop back to listed company have tilted at Group 1 prizes earlier on in the season and a repeat of his Doncaster effort should suffice. Perfect Stride won a listed handicap at Ascot. He has raced a little keenly in the early stages of the career. He seems ideally suited by a mile though opportunities of this nature are few and far between. Fanjura has been forced out of handicaps and into listed company by default. Life is going to be tougher nowadays. Re Barolo appears best on artificial surfaces and while capable, he seems to have his own ideas about the game. Montaff looks outclassed. Twice Over can take this pot en route to bigger close season targets.
Fanjura (IRE) 7-2fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Mawatheeq (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Perfect Stride 3-1 (9-0) Tracked leader until halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, driven and stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Mac Love (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Twice Over 4-6fav (9-8) Tracked leader, challenged on bit 2f out, led soon after, pushed clear final 1f, easily, won at Doncaster 1m 2f stks 0-95 (2) gf beating Serva Jugum (8-9) by 1 3/4l, 5 ran.
Montaff 25-1 (9-9) Towards rear, some late headway, 13th of 20, 10l behind Almiqdaad (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Re Barolo (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 6th of 15, 4l behind Libel Law (8-10) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd in Aug.
