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22/8/13 Tipperary 8.10
Galileo half-brother to smart Fire Lily. Ready winner of a 7f maiden at the Curragh last July, but not seen since disappointing in the Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial in April.
Winner
Hung right after start, soon straightened and led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden when challenged well over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to maintain advantage, eased close home
23/8/13 York 1.55
Winner of maiden and 1½m handicaps at Ascot and Haydock, both of which represent strong form, in 2012. Lesser effort back at Ascot on latest start in September, but gelded since and not fully exposed.
unplaced
Took keen hold early, tracked leaders on inner, headway over 4f out, ridden along well over 2f out, driven well over 1f out and no impression (op 9/2 tchd 11/2 in a place, tchd 5/1 in a place)
23/8/13 York 4.55
Has improved since forcing tactics adopted, taking 7f handicaps here and at Newmarket last month, and better still when making all at Goodwood last time. Longer trip is a slight worry, but respected.
unplaced
Soon led, ridden along 3f out, headed 2f out, soon driven and weakened over 1f out (tchd 15/2 in a place)
23/8/13 York 3.40
Up-and-coming sort who has won 2 Group 3s at the Curragh this summer, improving again last time. 1 of 2 from Edward Lynam yard with very appealing profiles.
Unplaced
Dwelt and slightly hampered start, always towards rear (op 8/1)
23/8/13 York 3.40
Unbeaten at 2, taking Lowther here and Cheveley Park Stakes. Shaped as if amiss in Summer Stakes last time, though, and more needed even on her best juvenile form.
unplaced
24/8/13 York 5.35
Solid placed efforts in handicaps at Doncaster and Thirsk under this rider the last twice. However, while he travels notably well in his races, he doesn't always deliver when push comes to shove.
unplaced
Led, ridden along 2f out, headed and weakened entering final furlong (op 8/1)
24/8/13 Newmarket 5.05
Timeform one to follow 2013
unplaced
Awkward leaving stalls, soon recovered to lead and clear with rival, driven over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, behind and eased inside final furlong (op 8/1)
25/8/13 Beverley 5.40
Justified strong market support on return/handicap bow at Thirsk in May (1m). Below that form since and raced too freely tackling this trip at Nottingham last time.
unplaced
Tracked leading pair on inner, headway over 2f out, switched left and ridden to chase leader over 1f out, driven and weakened entering final furlong (tchd 5/1)
25/8/13 Yarmouth 3.40
Sister to connections' smart 6f winner Bounty Box. Had Honeymoon Express back in third when beating a subsequent winner over C&D last month, and meets that rival on 1 lb better terms. Sure to go well.
unplaced
Steadied start, held up in rear, effort and ridden over 1f out, chased winner 1f out, edged left and no extra final 100yds, lost 2nd and weakened well inside final furlong (tchd 10/11)
26/8/13 Epsom 2.30
Showed marked improvement switched to handicaps when gamely getting the job done at Lingfield (AW, 6f) last month and bounced back from a lesser effort on turf when third over that C&D on Wednesday.
2nd
Led, pressed over 1f out, edged right under pressure, kept on well but headed last stride (op 5/2 tchd 3/1)
28/8/13 Kempton 8.10
Hasn't measured up to expectations subsequent to landing a 7f Newbury maiden on debut last spring. Encounters polytrack for the first time here.
unplaced
Towards rear, ridden and no progress over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, going on at finish (op 8/1)
30/8/13 Southwell 7.00
unplaced
Slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden and lost place over 5f out, soon behind (op 6/1)
30/8/13 Salisbury 7.15
Steady progress in 2-y-o maidens and has stepped up markedly in handicaps this year, winning at Windsor and Leicester with plenty in hand. More to come but has been off since May.
winner
In touch, pushed along and headway over 2f out, shaken up to lead soon after, stayed on well and in command final furlong, comfortably (op 3/1 tchd 11/4)
31/8/13 Sandown 3.50
Generally progressive gelding who brought everything together when winning John Smith's Cup at York. Badly hampered at Haydock next time and has run well at this track before. Player.
04/9/13 Kempton 8.30
Back to winning ways in 1½m Newmarket handicap last month, all out. 3 lb rise probably enough to find him out now.
07/9/13 Haydock 3.50
Up-and-coming sort who has won 2 Group 3s at the Curragh this summer. Clearly not himself in the Nunthorpe at York last time and player if bouncing back.
2nd Tracked leaders travelling well, ridden over 1f out, soon took 2nd, kept on inside final furlong but no chance with winner (op 10/1)
07/9/13 Leopardstown 6.50
Ready winner of a 7f maiden at the Curragh last July. Disappointed here in April but back on track when beating Manalapan at Tipperary last time. Should continue to progress and trip should suit.
winner Soon led, strongly pressed and joined 1f out, rallied well to reassert closing stages
07/9/13 Haydock 2.40
Lightly-raced colt but progressive, building on return when making all in Ascot handicap 4 weeks ago. More needed at this level but still has further improvement in him.
unplaced
Tracked leaders, lost place 3f out, struggling final 2f (op 17/2)
07/9/13 Kempton 4.45
Went close in a 1m maiden here in December and got off the mark in handicaps at the fourth time of asking at Wolverhampton (1½m) last month. Should appreciate this step up in trip, and shortlisted.
unplaced Chased leaders, went 2nd 7f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened (op 9/4)
07/9/13 Haydock 3.50
Has made up into a smart sprinter, winner of 5f handicap at Newbury on return and 5-runner Group 3 there last time. Sure to give his running again but likely to find a few too strong.
unplaced
Led, headed over 4f out, remained prominent until weakened well over 1f out, eased when well beaten inside final furlong (op 12/1 tchd 11/1)
07/9/13 Thirsk 3.40
Hasn't managed to add to her debut victory last summer in 7 subsequent starts, and likely to find 1 or 2 too good once again.
unplaced
Tracked leaders on outer, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened well over 1f out (op 16/1)
07/9/13 Leopardstown 6.15
Built on debut promise when winning maiden over 1m here in October. Could only manage sixth of 10 in Curragh listed event on reappearance but possible he'll bounce back at some stage.
unplaced Chased leaders in 4th, not quicken 2f out, soon no extra
07/9/13 Haydock 3.15
Out of Lancashire Oaks winner Ela Athena and quickly developed into a useful performer in 2012, last seen winning C&D handicap. Sure to be raring to go on return and leading claims on just fifth run.
3rd
Held up, pushed along 4f out, headway 3f out, ridden and hung left when chasing leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong but never going to get there
07/9/13 Leopardstown 6.50
Justified market strength when bolting up in a Navan maiden in October and again well backed when landing the Racing Post Trophy later that month. Looked open to improvement, but unraced since.
unplaced
Soon settled in 4th, quickly dropped to rear halfway, soon eased
08/9/13 York 4.40
Won 5f Doncaster maiden in April and bettered that when landing 6f Windsor handicap in June. Excuses for last 2 defeats and wouldn't be a surprise to see him get back on the up here.
unplaced Tracked leaders, ridden along well over 1f out, soon weakened (op 7/1)
09/9/13 Huntingdon 3.40
Fair on Flat for Hughie Morrison, winning 1¼m Leicester claimer in June, but didn't take to hurdling in a couple of attempts in July and has run poorly back on Flat since. Plenty to prove at present.
09/9/13 Huntingdon 3.40
Fair on Flat for Hughie Morrison, winning 1¼m Leicester claimer in June, but didn't take to hurdling in a couple of attempts in July and has run poorly back on Flat since. Plenty to prove at present.
Winner
Held up, pulled hard, headway 3 out, led and wandered around next, ran on well (tchd 66/1)
09/9/13 Galway 6.15
Form as a 2-y-o last term was pretty useful, but she hasn't gone on as hoped this term.
unplaced
Held up in touch, took keen hold, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th into straight and soon no extra, eased near finish
11/9/13 Doncaster 4.45
Won first 3 starts and back on the up when placed in 6f Newmarket handicaps on last 2 starts. Return to 7f likely to suit and no reason he won't give another good account.
unplaced
Held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish (op 12/1 tchd 10/1)
12/9/13 Doncaster 3.15
Won her maiden here as a 2-y-o and excellent third in Oaks at the end of May. Bit better than result (left with lot of ground to make up) when fifth in French Group 2 since and leading player here.
winner Held up towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, upsides over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, pushed out (tchd 2/1)