soon chasing leaders, challenged 1f out, all out to lead line
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
behind, never troubled leaders
with leaders, ridden 2f out, led briefly inside final furlong, headed near line
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra near line
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway and ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, no impression final furlong
in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
held up, ridden over 1f out, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
Dual course and distance winner CRIMSON FERN may be able to continue her rise up the ratings, Safari Mischief is another that holds sound claims whilst Matsunosuke has slipped to an attractive mark. It's usually best to be drawn high on the sprint course and the draw couldn't have been kinder to Crimson Fern and Safari Mischief. Malcolm Saunders' filly has done brilliantly this season and may well have finished closer in the Shergar Cup but for meeting a little interference just over a furlong from home. She races from the same mark here and a repeat of her recent performances should see her finish there or thereabouts. Safari Mischief is another front-runner who benefited from being drawn high in the Hong Kong Sprint Stakes. Recent indications are that the handicapper may have won the battle but, with plenty in his favour, he has to be on the short-list. Cute Ass is not without claims on her handicap bow and Cake should make another honest attempt to grab a slice of the prize money but patience has run thin with frustrating hold-up performer Good Gorsoon and we'll look to Matsunosuke to complete our short-list. He hasn't been at his best this season but the handicapper has finally accorded him some leeway and he's recorded three wins and three seconds from nine visits here. He may well bounce back but Crimson Fern appears the likelier of the two to run up to form and she is thus preferred.
Hoh Hoh Hoh 40-1 (9-4) Tracked leader far side, every chance 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 21st of 27, 13l behind Conquest (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Loch Verdi 8-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, fading when edged left inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 3l behind Judd Street (8-12) at Newmarket 5f lst stk (1) gd in Oct.
Cute Ass (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Soon outpaced, never on terms, 9th of 12, 7l behind Enticing (8-10) at Goodwood 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jul.
Sohraab 25-1 (8-7) Started slowly, soon in touch towards centre, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 25th of 27, 23l behind Conquest (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Dubai Princess (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division, making no impression when hung right inside final 2f, weakened, 17th of 19, 19l behind Pearly Wey (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Crimson Fern (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Towards rear, effort and not clear run 2f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Strike Up The Band (9-3) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Matsunosuke 25-1 (9-2) Raced far side always behind, last of 26, 18l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Fyodor (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Raced far side, steadied in rear, never dangerous, 22nd of 26, 12l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Tabaret 16-1 (8-8) Led centre group, ridden over 2f out, no chance with far side, 12th of 26, 8l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Misaro (GER) 7-2fav (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Sohraab (9-9) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Little Edward 20-1 (9-11) Took keen hold, held up, never a factor, last of 11, 13l behind Mullein (8-6) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
The Trader (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 11l behind Strike Up The Band (9-3) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Little Pete (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Steadied start, ridden 2f out, effort and soon beaten, 6th of 9, 5l behind Shifting Star (9-6) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gs.
Cake (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final 100 yards and soon outpaced by front pair, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Piscean (8-3) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Safari Mischief 20-1 (8-2) Raced far side, in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon chasing winner, stayed on same pace, close home, 4th of 26, 2l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Good Gorsoon (USA) 13-2 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Piscean (8-3) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Elhamri 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division in centre, ridden and hung right 2f out, beaten and eased final furlong, 16th of 20, 9l behind Total Impact (8-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
