chased leaders for 3f, soon well behind
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leader, led 2f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, kept on well for clear 2nd
soon pushed along in rear, stayed on inside final furlong
soon led, headed 2f out, chased leader to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch and driven along, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, soon outpaced
slowly into stride, behind, moderate headway final furlong
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, kept on final furlong
in touch, chased leading pair 2f out, hard driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
slowly into stride and always behind
raced wide towards rear, never a factor
behind, never a factor
Mumaathel has the experience to see off Pikaboo, with Iannis and Waddon also worth a mention. Marcus Tregoning has failed to find a suitable opportunity for Mumaathel up to now, but surely the son of Alhaarth will make up for some unlucky visits to the racecourse to date, particularly at Goodwood in May when he had to be switched before failing narrowly. There is absolutely nothing in this line-up for him to scared of, and it will be disappointing if he fails to oblige, although he would be an even stronger fancy if this was over a mile. Pikaboo will have learnt a lot from his introduction at Windsor in August, but he does not look like one of John Gosden's A-team, while Iannis never figured at Leicester and will need to show a lot more this time. Waddon could have done with some company when racing alone in the centre of the track at Folkestone, and in addition the Clive Cox stable is not in the best of form, so all things considered, Mumaathel will never have a better chance.
Secret Cavern (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Raced wide, chased leaders until weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 9l behind Parc Aux Boules (8-10) at Lingfield 6f banded stk (7) pol in Sept '05.
Fake Left Foxhound colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m.
Iannis (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Held up, never on terms, 9th of 15, 20l behind Edaara (8-12) at Leicester 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft.
Mumaathel (IRE) 5-2 (9-3) Chased leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Woodcote Place (9-3) at Warwick 7f mdn stk (5) gd in Aug.
Opus Magnus (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 9l behind Dorelia (8-12) at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Special Place 33-1 (9-3) Keen, held up, in touch, effort over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Dab Hand (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Waddon (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Switched right after 1f to race alone centre, never on terms, 9th of 13, 8l behind Welsh Cake (8-11) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Grand Design 20-1 (9-0) Steadied start, keen hold towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, 24l behind Particle (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Sept.
Take It There 50-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 11th of 17, 10l behind Forces Sweetheart (9-1) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) sft.
Footstepsinthesnow (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Chased leaders over 4f, 12th of 15, 28l behind Edaara (8-12) at Leicester 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft.
Mayonga (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 7th early straight, kept on from over 1f out, 5th of 17, 6l behind Musique Magique (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f 2yo fll mdn gf in Sept '05.
Natacha Rostow 33-1 (8-12) In rear, pushed along halfway, never nearer, 7th of 11, 6l behind Dab Hand (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Penny Glitters 20-1 (9-8) Close up, ridden, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 7l behind Great Belief (9-7) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Pikaboo 9-2 (8-12) Held up in mid-division, headway to leaders 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Very Far (9-3) at Windsor 1m mdn stk (5) gd in Aug.
