bumped start, soon recovered to chase leaders, went 2nd 5f out until ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders on inside, went wrong halfway, soon pulled up and dismounted over 2f out
held up towards rear, good headway towards inside 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, soon pushed clear, ran on well, comfortably
held up in touch on inside, headway to 4th over 3f out, ridden inside final 3f, one pace and no impression over 1f out
chased leader 2f, remained in 3rd, went 2nd 2f out until ridden and weakened over 1f out
led, clear 2f out, soon ridden, headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
steadied and went left start, pushed right soon soon after, held up last, still plenty to do 2f out, switched left to outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
dwelt, took keen hold, raced wide in touch, stayed on from over 1f out, went 3rd final 100 yards, almost snatched 2nd but no impression on winner
steadied start, held up towards rear, some headway when slightly hampered well over 1f out
rearing in stalls, held up towards rear, slightly hampered on inside over 3f out, headway over 2f out, chasing leaders when hung right over 1f out, switched left 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
With Jamie Osborne's stable in sparkling form, it would be no surprise to see Fistful Of Dollars improve for the fitting of first-time blinkers as he's back over his winning trip today. Haafhd Handsome has been knocking on the door but still looks to have his fair share of weight and may not be suited by the drop in distance. Naughtical had Casa Bex and Arabian Flight behind when third at Lingfield last month but had earlier finished behind KICKINGTHELILLY over this C&D and it's Rae Guest's filly who gets the vote today. She may be sprint-bred but her best form is over this trip and a recent Southwell success will have boosted her confidence.
Fistful of Dollars (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Held up, headway on outside over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 8l behind Availed Speaker (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Haafhd Handsome 15-8 (9-3) Dwelt and short of room leaving stalls, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 3, 5l behind Roedean (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo clm stks (6) pol.
Kickingthelilly 2-1fav (8-4) Made most, headed briefly 3f out, ridden to assert approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 7f mdn auc stks (6) fbs beating Bond Style (8-9) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Casa Bex 4-1fav (9-7) Held up, headway when rider dropped rein approaching 1f out, challenging when not clear run and snatched up well inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3l behind Lana (8-9) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Naughtical 15-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead briefly inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Lana (8-9) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Jimmy The Lollipop (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Led, headed 9f out, ridden over 3f out, hampered when losing place well over 2f out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 8, 48l behind Quiet Appeal (8-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Frock (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Always in rear, last of 7, 9l behind Four Better (9-2) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Purple Affair (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no threat, 6th of 12, 6l behind Royal Majestic (9-4) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Aug.
Arabian Flight 8-1 (9-2) Raced wide close up, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Sweet Ovation (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Songbird Blues 8-1 (8-12) Held up, headway 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, not able to get to winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Homeward Strut (8-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
