switched right soon after start, mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left well inside final furlong, stayed on
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
behind, ridden, headway over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
led after 1f, stayed far side entering straight, ridden, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden, every chance over 2f out, soon hung left, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led 1f, in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
always towards rear
In the nursery, Tobosa is favoured over Guacamole and Easy Lover. Despite having been raised seven pounds for his Newmarket win, his third win on the bounce, Tobosa looks a really progressive type who is worth a try in even better company than handicaps. As such, he ought to go very well today. Easy Lover ran well in Listed company last time so is respected, while the handicapper has not overreacted to Guacamole's Kempton win and, given that she displayed likeable qualities there, her chance is respected. The handicapper has not been harsh on Darpour based on his Lingfield win, so he has to be considered, while Love Brothers is open to improvement at today's trip, Fares looks held by the selection based on Newmarket form, Goose Green needs to build on his claiming win, but Italian Stallion improved last time when second to Yazamaan, who will by now have run at Salisbury yesterday. Overall, though, we are happy to side with Tobosa.
Easy Lover 33-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, in touch, slightly outpaced 3f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, not reach leaders, 4th of 6, 2l behind Streets Ahead (8-13) at Salisbury 1m 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Aug.
Guacamole 5-1 (9-0) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Jul beating Elizabeth Street (9-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Italian Stallion (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Yazamaan (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Darfour 7-2 (9-3) With leader, ridden 3f out, led approaching final furlong, all out, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Up In Arms (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Love Brothers 50-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and switched right entering final furlong, stayed on, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Safe Investment (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Fares (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Lemon Silk (8-13) at Beverley 7f 2yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Goose Green (IRE) 1-4fav (9-3) Tracked leader, prominent over 4f out, led over 3f out, soon ridden and kept on well, won at Musselburgh 1m 2yo clm (5) gf in Aug beating Watch Out (9-0) by 5l, 4 ran.
Chookie Hamilton 66-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 4f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 8l behind Old Romney (9-5) at Hamilton 1m nov stk (4) gf in Aug.
Tobosa 11-8fav (9-13) Keen, close up, chased leader 2f out, soon ridden, edged left approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug beating Just Dust (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
