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02/8/13 Galway 5.40
Has looked an improved performer since handicapping, fourth at Gowran in April before getting off the mark at Naas in May. Remains open to further improvement and looks well drawn.
Unplaced
Waited with in rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, smooth headway approaching straight into 2nd, soon pushed along and led over 1f out, ridden and no extra under pressure, headed inside final 50yds and dropped to 4th
03/8/13 Thirsk 5.25
Signs of ability in 7f/1m maidens last autumn and justified strong market support on return/handicap bow at Thirsk. Below that form since and headgear now given a whirl.
unplaced
Tracked leaders, 2nd over 3f out, one pace over 1f out (op 6/1 tchd 13/2)
03/8/13 goodwood 3.15
Well-bred filly who was most impressive when winning the Lingfield Oaks Trial on return. Possibly paid the price for racing close to a strong pace when second in the Epsom Oaks. NON RUNNER.
Non Runner
4/8/13 Dusseldorf 4.08
2nd
Scrubbed along early to chase leaders, settled in 5th, took closer order on outer 3f out, shaken up to challenge from 2f out, hard ridden and took narrow lead over 1f out, edged right and ran on under pressure inside final furlong, headed final 100yds
06/8/13 Catterick 4.15
No easy ride but did run out a ready winner of a Leicester claimer for Hughie Morison in June. Has offered little over hurdles for new yard since but may fare better back on the Flat.
unplaced Bolted full circuit before start, steadied start, took keen hold in rear, effort and modest 4th 3f out, weakened over 1f out (op 7/2 tchd 3/1)
06/8/13 Cork 6.35
Off the mark in a 1m maiden at the Curragh last August, but has largely styruggled since and makes little appeal here.
Non Runner
09/8/13 Brighton 4.10
Marked improvement switched to a handicap when gamely getting the job done at Lingfield (6f) recently, but much higher in the weights now, and needs to translate that back to turf.
Unplaced
Taken down early, raced keenly, chased leader, ridden 2f out, unable to quicken and lost 2nd 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong (tchd 12/1)
09/8/13 Tipperary 5.35
Improved markedly in last year or so, winning 5 of last 7 starts, including a 5f Cork listed event (beat Maarek 1¾ lengths) in June. Has to concede weight but still expected to go well.
NR
10/8/13 Haydock 2.55
Touted for the Derby before meeting with a setback in the spring and showed why when routing a couple of rivals in a 1¼m Leicester minor event on return. Very exciting prospect.
2nd
Raced keenly, tracked leaders, challenged from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace and held towards finish (op 8/15, tchd 4/6 and 8/13 in places)
10/8/13 Haydock 2.20
Lightly-raced gelding who proved better than ever back up in trip when beating stablemate Stencive by a neck in the John Smith's Cup at York last time. Up 7 lb but may still have more to offer.
Unplaced
Tracked leaders, pushed along struggling to hold place and held when not much room and hampered over 1f out, soon eased (op 7/1)
10/8/13 Ascot 12.55
Looked most promising in maidens early last season, scoring at Leicester in May, and wasn't given an unduly hard time when mid-field in a York handicap last month. Should strip fitter for that.
Winner Made all, ridden and joined approaching final furlong, stayed on well under pressure in closing stages (op 4/1)
11/8/13 Curragh 4.15
Up-and-coming sort who took another step forward when landing 5f Group 3 here gh in June. Excellent third in July Cup last time and obvious player despite giving weight all round.
Winner
Always prominent, close 2nd halfway, headway going best to dispute 2f out, pushed out to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
12/8/13 Thirsk 7.00
Some strong form to his name in 2012, winning 6f maiden at Yarmouth. Best run this year when 1¼ lengths second of 8 to Royal Guinevere at Doncaster last time, and capable of building on that.
unplaced
Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, upsides over 1f out, no extra last 50yds (op 3/1)
12/8/13 Wolverhampton 5.20
Winner
Tracked leaders, led 4f out, ridden clear final furlong (op 11/4
14/8/13 Gowran Park 6.55
More Than Ready half-sister to useful Irish 1m and 10.5f winner Sindjara. Looked something out of the ordinary when landing her maiden at the Curragh last June, but not seen since. Now hooded.
unplaced
Held up towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out, one pace final furlong
14/8/13 Salisbury 3.20 Dansili colt out of top-class Russian Rhythm. Best effort in maidens when third to Remote at Newbury in May, and respected on handicap debut with that form having worked out exceptionally well.
Winner
In touch, nudged along over 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on well and in control final 120yds (op 7/4 tchd 11/4)
15/8/13
Chepstow 6.45
Had a few chances now but did bounce back to her best when second in 5.7f Bath handicap last month and in with a shout if she can reproduce that form here.
2nd
In touch but ridden 3f out, headway 2f out and led over 1f out, soon edged left under pressure, headed and found no extra final 110yds (op 6/4)
15/8/13 Newmarket 2.40
Improved for debut when beaten a neck by Tamayuz Star in 7f Leicester maiden a year ago, and off the mark at Yarmouth (1m) in September. Remains with untapped potential, for all absence is a worry.
unplaced
Steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, effort to chase leaders against stands' rail 2f out, driven and beaten 1f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong (op 3/1 tchd 5/2)
16/8/13 Nottingham 3.35
Signs of ability in maidens last autumn and justified strong market support on return/handicap bow at Thirsk. Below that form since and headgear made no real difference last time. Trip an unknown.
unplaced Led, ridden along over 3f out, headed well over 2f out, driven well over 1f out, kept on same pace (op 9/2 tchd 7/2)
17/8/13 Newmarket 2.55
Unbeaten on first 3 starts, finding further improvement to land 13-runner event on Rowley Mile in May (6f). Not beaten far when third behind Lucky Beggar and Midnight Flower over C&D last time.
17/8/13 Ripon 3.30
Able to dominate against stands' rail when making all over C&D in June. Remained in form since but will need to find a bit of improvement to defy this mark.
unplaced
Went right start, midfield far side, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, eased inside final furlong, 11th of 12 in group (op 11/1)
17/8/13 Newmarket 5.05
Rangy gelding who had plenty to spare when winning 1¼m Lingfield handicap last sunner. Just denied on Rowley course (1¼m) in May, and better than he could show over C&D last time. Not ruled out.
17/8/13 Newbury 2.40
Gained his third career win in the Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot (1¾m) in October and has improved again this term, runner-up in a 2m listed event at Sandown last month. Seems sure to go well again.
21/8/13 York 1.55
Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. A middle draw made life difficult in the Great St Wilfred on Saturday, but no surprise if he's involved here.
Non Runner
21/8/13 York 3.05
Highly-touted colt who won a 3-runner minor event at Leicester by 24 lengths on his belated return. Failed to land the odds in a 10.4f Group 3 at Haydock earlier this month, though 1½m should suit.
Winner
Tracked leaders, took keen hold, quickened to lead over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, driven out (op 11/8)
21/8/13 York 3.40
Impressive winner of the Craven and produced the best performance by any horse in Europe this year when defeating his old rival Dawn Approach in the Sussex Stakes last time. Untried over this trip.
Unplaced
21/8/13 Lingfield 5.50
Marked improvement switched to a handicap when gamely getting the job done over C&D last month. Not so good back on turf since, and more needed now anyway off this mark.
3rd Taken down early, chased leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, unable to quicken entering final furlong, stayed on same pace after (op 6/1)
21/8/13 York 3.40Has always been held in high regard and it all came together in the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot. Improved again when third in the King George last time, but even more now required to get involved.
unplaced
Took keen hold early, tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, one pace final 2f (op 11/1)
22/8/13 York 3.40
Most impressive when winning the Lingfield Oaks Trial on return, and found only one to good in Epsom/German Oaks since. This looks tougher, but she may just have a bigger effort in her.
unplaced
Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden along 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong (op 8/1)