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13/9/13 Sandown 3.05
Dansili colt out of top-class Russian Rhythm. Improved on pick of maiden form when winning a 1m handicap at Salisbury last month, and type to continue progress, so leading claims from revised mark.
2nd
Held up in touch in last trio, ridden and headway entering final 2f, challenged under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on but no extra and held towards finish (tchd 5/1)
13/9/13 Doncaster 2.40
Landed Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot (1¾m) in October and has improved again this term, runner-up in a 2m listed event at Sandown in July. Trip too sharp last time, and remains unexposed as a stayer.
unplaced Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, close up and ridden over 2f out, every chance until driven over 1f out and kept on same pace (op 3/1)
14/9/13 Bath 4.35
Steady progress in 2-y-o maidens and has stepped up markedly in handicaps this year, scoring again after surging to front in good style after 3 months off at Salisbury. 4-timer beckons.
2nd Chased winner, ridden and edged right well over 1f out, staying on when hung left just inside final furlong, found no extra under pressure (tchd 13/8
14/9/13 Doncaster 3.50
Useful and reliable sort who looked unlucky not to win the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket in July, and was unsuited by the way the race developed when last of 7 in the Gordon Stakes later that month.
unplaced
Held up, effort and ridden along on inner 3f out, never dangerous
14/9/13 Curragh 2.25
Having another good year, winning last 2 starts, including a 5f Cork listed event (beat Maarek 1¾ lengths) in June. Raced exclusively on going softer than good to date.
unplaced
Settled in rear of mid-division on outer, not much room behind wall of horses over 1f out, soon taken to wide outside, ran on well under pressure close home
14/9/13 Doncaster 3.50
Closely related to the high-class stayer Saddler's Rock. Smart performer who has been placed in a Sandown Group 3 and the English/Irish Derbies this term, and rates a very solid proposition here.
3rd Tracked leading pair, headway 3f out, close up 2f out, soon ridden and edged right over 1f out, every chance until driven and one pace inside final furlong (tchd 13/2)
14/9/13 Doncaster 4.25
Maiden winner at 2 yrs, and better still when just denied in a valuable sales race at Newmarket in April, but has disappointed in a pair of Group 2s since, and now reverts to handicapping.
2nd
Held up towards rear, headway halfway, tracked leaders 3f out, effort to challenge 2f out, soon ridden and slight advantage entering final furlong, soon driven and every chance until no extra near finish
18/9/13 Sandown 2.20
Improved for switch to handicaps when getting the job done at Lingfield (AW) in July, and progressed again when caught on the line by Al Udeid at Epsom last time. Will continue to give a good account.
non runner
Yarmouth 5.20
Solid placed efforts in handicaps at Doncaster and Thirsk under this rider in this rider in recent months, but did run one of his lesser races at York last time.
unplaced
Chased leader until pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and headed final 100yds, soon beaten and weakened towards finish (op 13/2)
19/9/13 Ayr 4,40
Hasn't progressed as expected since landing a 7f Newbury maiden on debut last spring, but did take a step in the right direction when fourth at Kempton last time, and has fallen to a tempting mark.
unplaced Towards rear, struggling over 4f out, lost touch and eased from 3f out (op 9/2)
20/9/13 Newbury 5.20
Beaten a neck by Tamayuz Star in 7f Leicester maiden last August, and off the mark at Yarmouth (1m) in September. Needed run when third at Newmarket on return/handicap debut, and remains unexposed.
unplaced In touch, pushed along when not clear run over 2f out, snatched up entering final furlong, finished well but no chance after (tchd 5/1 in a place)
20/9/13 Listowell 2.25
Improved performer sent handicapping, justifying strong support to get off the mark at Naas in May. Shaped well after 11 weeks off at Galway latest (8.5f, collared close home). Interesting now at 7f.
2nd
21/9/13 Ayr 2.40
Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. Hasn't added to his tally since, though his effort from a middle draw in the Great St Wilfrid last time is best excused.
unplaced
In touch on outside of stands' side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 18 in group
23/9/13 Kempton 4.20
Back at scene of his 2 wins. Hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green in big-field handicaps on turf this summer and hugely respected back on polytrack now.
unplaced
Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong (op 5/2)
24/9/13 Carlisle 6.15
Comes here on the back of a pair of wins in midsummer. Only 3 lb higher than for the second of those and likely to make another bold bid now starting out for an up-and-coming stable.
3rd
Held up behind leading group, steady headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong (op 5/1)
24/9/13 Lingfield 5.30
Clearly well-regarded (held a Derby entry at the start of the season) and shown plenty of ability in 3 turf maidens at up 1½m. Absent since May and unproven on AW, but sets the standard nevertheless.
Winner Always travelling well, tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, shaken up and quickened to lead just inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably (tchd Evens)
25/9/13 Gooddwood 3.05
25/9/13 Kempton 7.30
Opened account in AW maiden at Lingfield last year and back on the scoresheet when taking a 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (1½m) last month. Well held over this C&D since, though, and needs to bounce
3rd
Chased leaders, driven to challenge inside final furlong, outpaced final 50yds, lost 2nd last strides
28/9/13 Wolverhampton 6.00
Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. Hasn't added to his tally since, though, and well below form last 2 starts, but now down in class.
2nd
28/9/13 Market Rasen 1.45
Fair on the Flat for Hughie Morrison, winning a 1¼m Leicester claimer in June, but had shown plenty of temperament over hurdles before landing a 50/1 shock at Huntingdon last time (Kitchapoly behind).
3rd Mounted on course and taken to post very early, reluctant to start and lost over 20 lengths, closed gradually to be in touch after 3rd, went 6 lengths 4th on home turn, driven and no impression after, went well held 3rd before last (tchd 16/1)
28/9/13 chester 3.05
Hasn't managed to add to her debut victory last summer in 8 subsequent starts, and likely to find 1 or 2 too good once again.
unplaced
Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out (op 28/1)
28/9/13 Newmarket 5.00
Has improved since forcing tactics adopted, completing a 7f hat-trick at Goodwood in August. Didn't quite last home over 1m last time and better expected back at optimum trip.
unplaced
Led, ridden 2f out, soon headed, no extra final furlong (op 9/2 tchd 11/2 in a place and 5/1 in places
28/9/13 Newmarket 5.35
Showed steady progress in 2-y-o maidens, and has continued to improve in handicaps this term, following success at Windsor, Leicester and Salisbury with a good runner-up effort at Bath 2 weeks ago.
nr
28/9/13 Newmarket 3.50
Brought everything together when winning John Smith's Cup at York. Excuses since and truely-run race here will bring out best in him. Ran well over C&D on return and must be on the shortlist.
unplaced
Raced far side, chased leaders until weakened under pressure 2f out, behind final furlong, 10th of 12 in group
28/9/13 Newmarket 3.50
Lightly-raced colt who made all in 1m Ascot handicap last month. Seemed to get bogged down in the mud at Haydock last time and may have more to offer on just seventh start.
unplaced
Raced far side, overall leader until 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12 in group
29/9/13 Musselborough 4.10
Much improved to complete 5-timer of handicaps this term and can bounce back having finished well held in Scandanavia last time.
winner
Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong (op 9/4)
01/10/13 Kempton 8.50
Sister to connections' smart 6f winner Bounty Box. Beat a subsequent winner at Yarmouth (5f) in July, and wasn't seen to best effect there the following month. Stall 11 not ideal, but should go close.
unplaced Raced wide, chased leaders, edged left and weakened from 2f out (op 6/1)
Well Painted
02/10/13 Salisbury 3.20
Hasn't progressed as expected since landing a 7f Newbury maiden on debut, but did take a step in the right direction when fourth at Kempton in August. Never going on soft ground at Ayr last time.
Non Runner
02/10/13 Salisbury 5.00
Going the right way, winning 6f Lingfield (AW) handicap in July. Chinned late at Epsom last time having dominated and respected again off 2 lb higher.
Non Runner
02/10/13 Salisbury 3.55
Lightly-raced 4-y-o who was steadily progressive in 1¼m Newmarket handicaps this summer and upped his game again when runner-up from a poor draw at the glorious meeting at Goodwood. Must go well.
Winner
Tracked leaders, looked in trouble briefly when pushed along over 3f out, challenged back going strongly over 2f out, soon led, stayed on strongly to draw clear entering final furlong, comfortably (op 9/4)