mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride and behind, some late headway on outside over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never near leaders
mid-division on outside, headway to chase leaders 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no impression with leading pair
slowly into stride, always behind
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, never on terms
Plenty of these have hit the frame but LUC JORDAN is the one for the red letter day of victory with Satwa Moon and Classically the others to make the shortlist. The Intikhab colt does not find anywhere as near as much as he promises but the fact that he has been backed into short odds favourtism on three occasions is as compelling argument that we can find to have us rowing in again in the hope that those intrepid punters can recoup their losses. Satwa Moon ran a fair race here last time out though the winner of that contest was well beaten when returning to the turf. Classically was punted from 12/1 into 7/1 at Newmarket on his latest start and beat only fresh air home. His impressive third at Doncaster in March seems an awful long time ago. Aspro Marvo ran in a hot juvenile maiden at Newmarket last term. He hasn't been seen out since. The remainder look very ordinary indeed and are of little punting appeal. Luc Jordan really is on his last chance to deliver the goods and we side with him accordingly.
Smart Tazz 100-1 (9-5) Always in rear, ridden over 3f out soon outpaced, last of 4, 20l behind Formula (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks 0-80 (5) pol in Aug.
Marina's Ocean 100-1 (10-1) Raced keenly, held up behind, outpaced over 7f out, soon weakened, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Double Expresso (11-1) at Southwell 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Any Secrets 66-1 (9-3) Always behind, 9th of 11, 24l behind Learo Dochais (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) gd in Jul.
Aspro Mavro (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly away, close up after 1f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 17, 9l behind Redwood (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Oct.
At Wits End Orpen gelding out of Pagan Princess.
Classically (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Always in rear, last of 8, 19l behind Laaheb (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jul.
Cruise Control 25-1 (8-8) Chased leaders 4f, 15th of 16, 13l behind Quiquillo (9-4) at Chepstow 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Luc Jordan 6-5fav (9-3) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Brother Cha (9-3) at Chepstow 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Satwa Moon (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Slightly tardy start, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Golden Button (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Aug.
Susurrayshaan 33-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 11, 5l behind Addison De Witt (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Avonlini 40-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 18l behind Ordoney (9-9) at Redcar 7f mdn auc stks (5) gf in Aug.
Choosy Floosy 12-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, soon adrift, always behind, last of 5, 23l behind Flora Trevelyan (9-0) at Sandown 1m 3yo mdn fll stks (5) gd in Aug.
Miss Jodarah (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Led 5f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 45l behind Dhaawiah (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn fll (5) pol in Aug.
