made all, stayed on gamely, ridden out
in touch until lost place 4f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, went 3rd near finish
slowly into stride, behind, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden over 4f out, no impression
held up, switched left 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked winner until over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
hampered start, soon switched left, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden and edged right over 2f out, hung left from 1f out, kept on, always held
KILLCARA BOY is given the tentative vote to land this handicap ahead of Cosmea and Victoria Montoya. Up 2lb for a recent Doncaster victory, the selection doesn¿t do a whole lot when he hits the front and as a result the handicapper is not provided with an opportunity to over react to his victories. Cosmea has taken a fair hike in the ratings as a result of back-to-back victories earlier this summer. Given the form of Alan King¿s flat string you could not right her off, although she was comfortably held last time. Victoria Montoya is 5lb higher for her last victory and stamina does appear to be her strong point. The Cesarewitch is her ultimate target and victory here will edge her further up the weights but whether a sufficient test of stamina will materialise is questionable. Spider Silk steps up in trip to twelve furlongs which should suit while the return to a quicker surface will also be in his favour. The easy surface just appeared to blunt his finishing kick last time after he travelled strongly. Trianon is 5lb better off for a 3 1/2 length beating by Killcara Boy last time. First time blinkers are now applied to Roger Charlton's s charge but Killcara Boy can confirm the form with him and land this handicap.
Fair Gale 9-1 (9-6) Led for 2f, tracked leader, pushed along over 4f out, led briefly over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Soft Shoe Shuffle (9-6) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Killcara Boy 11-4 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to lead close home, won at Doncaster 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd beating Shady Gloom (9-6) by a nk, 5 ran.
Victoria Montoya 5-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, chased leader over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Detonator (9-7) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Cosmea 4-1jt-fav (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, steady progress from 2f out, stayed on final furlong, went 2nd near finish, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Southpaw Lad (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Spider Silk 16-1 (8-8) Held up disputing fourth, effort and driven 2f out, unable to quicken, 4th of 7, 2l behind Soft Shoe Shuffle (9-6) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Precision Break (USA) 2-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 7f out, headed 3f out, eased when beaten final 2f, 7th of 8, 44l behind Rowan Rio (9-7) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) hvy in Jul.
Celtic Dragon 15-2 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Excape (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Mon Plaisir (USA) 5-1fav (8-8) Tracked leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 15, 14l behind King Supreme (8-6) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Trianon 11-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra entering final furlong, last of 5, 3l behind Killcara Boy (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
