chased leaders, ridden and hung right over 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, challenging and very chance from over 1f out, still pressing leaders inside final furlong until no extra well inside final furlong
in rear, driven 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on, never going pace to catch to leaders
chased leaders on outer, narrow lead halfway, ridden and narrowly headed 1f out, driven and rallied gamely to regain lead towards finish
led over 4f out, narrowly headed halfway, stayed well there and chased leaders final furlong until no extra well inside final furlong
in touch on outside, progress halfway, challenged 2f out, ridden to narrow lead 1f out, no extra and headed towards finish
ridden and struggling in rear halfway, always behind
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, losing place when hampered soon after
towards rear, pushed along halfway, some headway on outside over 2f out, never reached leaders
held up in mid-division on rail, under pressure over 1f out, no chance when saddle slipped, easied inside final furlong
behind, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
led over 1f, chased leaders until weakened well over 1f out
plunged, went badly right start and rider lost irons, always tailed off
slowly into stride, behind, some headway on wide outside over 2f out, never reached leaders
A tricky puzzle to solve however the answer may lie with GIULIETTA DA VINCI. Richard Hannon's filly was disappointing last time out at Goodwood however this looks an easier race. Her mark is slowly edging down to where it should be and this cheap purchase can get back in the winners' enclosure. Coolree Star is one to watch in the betting although he didn't run well here on his debut, Duster could be well-treated off 75 but that is anyone's guess, whilst Lucky Mellor is consistent and steps up in trip for the first time in a while. Bonheurs Art and Temple Queen look like two interesting handicap debutantes; the former is a sister to Cheap Streets, whilst the latter drops in trip and her dam was a winner over this distance. Powerful Pierre has gone close the last twice and there appears no reason why he won't again, especially given his good draw, whilst at a price Mr Corby cannot be totally overlooked. An interesting heat, where Giulietta Da Vinci is the token selection.
Duster 7-2 (9-3) Pulled hard, led 1f, remained close up, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Chardonnay (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Lucky Mellor 13-2 (8-12) Pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Monsieur Joe (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Giulietta Da Vinci 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, losing place on stands side rail when not much room over 2f out, 10th of 14, 23l behind Ransom Note (8-8) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Coolree Star (IRE) 12-1 (7-10) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 14l behind Bossy Kitty (7-12) at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) gd.
Powerful Pierre 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outer, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, nk behind Bossy Kitty (9-3) at Ayr 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Bonheurs Art (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 12, 6l behind Dafeef (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Mr Corby (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, soon weakened and eased, last of 15, 27l behind Freeforaday (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Temple Queen 10-1 (8-12) Led after 1f, steadied pace 5f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Chardonnay (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Bell's Ocean (USA) 20-1 (7-6) Mid-division, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders, 9th of 12, 14l behind Bossy Kitty (7-12) at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) gd.
Oasis Jade 33-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong until no extra near finish, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Wasmi (9-4) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Pursuit Of Gold 33-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 7l behind Pepi Royal (8-12) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Ellen Vannin (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Mid-division, hampered over 2f out, never dangerous after, 9th of 12, 10l behind Alice Alleyne (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
Princess Shamal 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, stayed on, never on terms, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Angie's Nap (8-5) at Southwell 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Sep.
Almuntaser (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 5l behind North Shadow (8-9) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
