dwelt, held up in touch, headway to track leading pair, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leading trio, driven over 1f out, one pace when not much room entering final furlong, running on when not clear run and switched left final 75 yards, kept on
slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up in 7th, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd final 100 yards, nearest at finish
held up in touch, switched left to outside over 2f out, good headway soon after, led inside final furlong, ridden clear
raced wide, held up in 8th, headway to chase leaders on outer 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, soon pressed leaders briefly, weakened inside final furlong
pushed along halfway, always in rear
led two posts, chased leading pair to 5f out, soon lost place, struggling in rear after
A return to this surface will suit course and distance winner FANCY FOOTSTEPS and Clive Cox's filly is taken to see off Carlitos Spirit and the front-runner Prince Of Thebes. The last-named is not ideally drawn in stall four but he has plenty of solid all-weather form to his name and recent efforts on the turf have hinted that this is where he is best. However we prefer Fancy Footsteps who is teamed up with the in-form David Probert for the first time. This filly ran well in defeat here back in July and although she may not have much in hand with the assessor, she may prove good enough to eek out another win. Marmooq needs watching in the betting as he returns from a mini-break and his young jockey is doing well in the current Apprentice Jockey series. Mohathab tries the first-time blinkers after two poor runs, albeit in tough company, whilst La Diosa races off a feather weight and could surprise a few on her first run here. The consistent pair of Carlitos Spirit and Magic Rush must be considered, however it is Fancy Footsteps who has all the moves covered.
Mohathab (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 18l behind Bencoolen (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 1f app hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Held up mid-division, weakened 2f out, 14th of 16, 25l behind Castles In The Air (9-12) at Ascot 7f ladies hcp 71-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Carlitos Spirit (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, switched right just over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression, 5th of 8, 5l behind Arthur's Edge (9-2) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Quick Release (IRE) 5-1fav (9-12) Took keen hold, soon led, narrowly headed over 3f out, weakened rapidly 2f out, last of 14, 23l behind Gold Express (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jul.
Magic Rush 7-2 (9-2) Dwelt and awkward leaving stalls, rear and well of the pace, some late headway but never in race, 5th of 9, 7l behind April Fool (8-13) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fm in May.
Fancy Footsteps (IRE) 9-2fav (9-13) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven to challenge 2f out, one pace and no impression on winner when lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Assail (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Omnium Duke (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Pulled hard mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 13, 12l behind Paquerettza (9-8) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Marmooq 4-1fav (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, not quicken and soon weakened, 13th of 14, 13l behind Grey Boy (9-4) at Kempton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
La Diosa (IRE) 3-1 (8-1) Dwelt, soon pushed along to track leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, 5th of 6, 16l behind Dispol Diva (8-4) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo clm stks (6) fbs in Mar.
