in touch, led after 2f, headed 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, never dangerous
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, no impression
chased leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, lost place after 2f, soon behind, ridden 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f, never near leaders
led 2f, chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, headway on bit to lead 2f out, soon clear, unextended
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
behind and soon outpaced, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
towards rear, ridden 2f out, never near leaders
SKYSURFERS is the recommendation with Positivity and Catchpenny the most likely to fight out the forecast slot. Related to a number of winners in the UAE; this looks an obvious opportunity for Godolphin to land another maiden as those to have faced the starter have appeared decidedly ordinary indeed. Positivity displayed initial promise in handicaps earlier in the year though seems to have regressed. Catchpenny is surprisingly kept in this company now that she is able to take in handicap options. Dark Echoes and Abu Derby are tried in first time blinkers presumably more in hope than anticipation. Peachey Moment has been seen out in bumpers previously but makes the transition to the flat having cut little ice over hurdles. This race looks at the mercy of Skysurfers and the prices will reflect it accordingly.
Dolly No Hair 25-1 (8-3) Led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 12l behind Mr Lu (9-0) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Peachey Moment (USA) 25-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, never on terms, 10th of 14, well behind Carrolls Cross (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sep.
Towy Boy (IRE) 15-2 (10-8) With leaders, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 14, 7l behind The Name Is Frank (11-0) at Catterick 5f am hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
Abu Derby (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Raced wide, held up, ridden 2f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 6l behind Come On Buckers (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sep.
Dark Echoes 12-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden, outpaced over 3f out, 5th of 10, 14l behind Mohawk Ridge (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) hvy in Aug.
Elevate Bobbob 100-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 10, well behind Awesome Surprise (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Meydan Style (USA) 40-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon ridden along in rear, never on terms, 5th of 7, 12l behind Fantasy Gladiator (9-3) at Southwell 6f mdn auc stks (5) fbs in Aug.
Skysurfers E Dubai colt out of Fortune.
Elizabeth's Quest 28-1 (7-10) Held up, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 13l behind Certain Promise (9-6) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul '08.
Petidium 125-1 (8-7) Chased leaders to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 15, 14l behind Spinning Lucy (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn fll gd in Oct '07.
Catchpenny 9-2 (8-12) Behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never trouble leaders, 5th of 11, 5l behind Milldown Story (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Sep.
Positivity 12-1 (8-12) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Mr Lu (9-0) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Scotch And Soda (IRE) 100-1 (8-0) In rear, never on terms, 11th of 12, 24l behind Whispering Spirit (8-0) at Catterick 7f 3yo clm (6) sft in Sep.
Very Distinguished 50-1 (8-12) Slowly away, behind, shaken up 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no danger, 6th of 14, 9l behind Night Lily (8-12) at Kempton 1m mdn auc stks (6) pol in Sep.
