behind, outpaced 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway towards stands side over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, never reached winner
tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch on outside, lost place over 2f out, soon behind
mid-division in touch, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression
held up behind, headway towards far side over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on well
in touch, ridden and lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced when not much room 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear of mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never near leaders
mid-division, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near leaders
mid-division in touch, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, never on terms
towards rear of mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division on outside, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, chase leaders over 2f out, effort to challenge over 1f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression with winner when lost 2nd inside final furlong
tracked leader, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division on inside, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
William Haggas has a strong hand in this with Hathal making his handicap debut after a couple of outings in Group 3 races and the progressive Talyani upped in class as he bids for a hat-trick. Ashridge Lad, Intiwin, Get Knotted and Moonlightnavigator have all won Class 2 handicaps with the latter preferred if there is any more rain - Grand Inquisitor, Mount Tahan and Sahaafy have all been successful in lower grade contests. Doncaster winner Master Of Irony is lightly-raced and capable of better but RIFLE RANGE is also unexposed and, off the back of winning his handicap debut at Ascot, Roger Varian's charge gets a speculative vote to come out best in a wide-open affair.
Hathal (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and keeping on same pace when bumped over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Malabar (8-12) at Goodwood 1m Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Sahaafy (USA) 7-2fav (8-7) Tracked leading pair, 2nd briefly 2f out, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 5l behind Basem (9-2) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Ashridge Lad 7-2fav (9-6) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, went to race alone in centre over 6f out, upsides from 3f out, edged left to join rest over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Franklin D (9-1) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Grand Inquisitor 5-1fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Portage (8-12) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) sft in Jul.
My Dream Boat (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 11 1/4l behind Western Reserve (9-4) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Strong Steps 9-2fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 3rd of 16, nk behind Mister Music (9-4) at Goodwood 1m hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Rifle Range (IRE) 15-8fav (9-4) Raced keenly, tracking leading trio, pushed along over 3f out, headway on outside 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, ran on well, ridden out, won at Ascot 1m hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Dutch Law (8-13) by nk, 5 ran.
King To Be (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Raced far side tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 12th of 28, 6 1/2l behind War Envoy (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
Moonlightnavigator (USA) 9-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, lost place 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 16 3/4l behind Mutarakez (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp (2) gd in May.
Gerry The Glover (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden 1f out, kept on and never dangerous, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Make It Up (9-6) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Supreme Occasion (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, closed over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 3l behind Nancy From Nairobi (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp fll (3) gf in Aug.
Intiwin (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind He's No Saint (9-9) at York 1m hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Weld Al Emarat 2-5fav (9-6) Led, ridden and edged left 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, last of 3, 7 1/4l behind Darrington (8-11) at Newmarket 1m hcp (3) sft in Jul.
Talyani 8-11fav (9-2) In touch in mid-division, closed over 3f out, challenged going well 2f out, led and hung left from well over 1f out, clear final furlong, easily, won at Newmarket 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Estikhraaj (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Get Knotted (IRE) 9-1 (8-5) In touch, headway approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead post, won at Ayr 1m hcp (2) gs in Jul beating Instant Attraction (9-8) by ns, 12 ran.
Mount Tahan (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Made all, ridden clear and edged left inside final furlong, unchallenged, won at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gd in Aug beating Sirheed (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Master Of Irony (IRE) 8-11fav (9-3) Held up in touch in 4th, pushed along to close over 2f out, squeezed through to lead over 1f out, clear inside final 100 yards, comfortably, won at Doncaster 1m hcp (4) sft in Jun beating Ziggys Star (8-6) by 3 1/4l, 5 ran.
Father Bertie 10-3fav (9-4) Made all, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, readily, won at Redcar 1m hcp (4) sft in Jul beating Gun Case (9-1) by 4l, 6 ran.
Darrington 8-1 (8-10) Tracked leader until over 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on final 100 yards, went 3rd last stride, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Ashridge Lad (9-6) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Third Time Lucky (IRE) 9-2fav (9-6) Tracked leader and keen, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 1/4l behind Mister Music (9-4) at Goodwood 1m hcp (3) gs in Jul.
