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02/10/13 Kempton 8.40
Shaped well on first 2 starts, and improved when making all to win 1¼m maiden at Windsor in May. Unsuited by tactical affair when third over this C&D subsequently and remains open to improvement. Led briefly after 100yds, tracked leader after, led 2f out and sent for home, headed and outpaced last 100yds (op 5/2)
2nd
04/10/13 Ascot 3.40
Maiden winner at 2 yrs, and just denied in a valuable sales race at Newmarket in April. Found out in Group 2 company subsequently, but back on track when runner-up in a Doncaster handicap last month.
2nd
Steadied start, took very keen hold in 4th allowed to stride on and led after 5f, kicked on 3f out, headed 2f out, tightened up soon after, stayed on but readily held (tchd 4/1 in a place
04/10/13 Ascot 3.05
Won his first 3 starts, and has posted creditable efforts on all 5 outings since, but the handicapper seems to be in charge now.
unplaced
Tracked leaders, close up 2f out, soon ridden and gradually weakened (op 12/1)
04/10/13 Ascot 3.05
Won a 5f Doncaster maiden in April, and bettered that when landing a Windsor handicap in June. Has had excuses on all 3 starts since, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him get back on the up here.
unplaced
Held up in rear, waiting for room 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
05/10/13 Ascot 2.40
C&D winner who was better for his reappearance when producing a smart effort to land a a12f Goodwood handicap last week. More to come and well worth his place up at this level.
unplaced
Held up in last pair, taken to race against far side rail over 6f out to over 3f out, dropped to last and struggling soon after, plugged on final 2f (op 7/2)
05/10/13 Ascot 3.15
Has made up into a smart sprinter, winner of 5f handicap at Newbury on return and 5-runner Group 3 there in August. Type to bounce back from poor run in Haydock Sprint Cup last time.
unplaced Overall leader towards far side to 2f out, stayed on terms until outpaced final furlong
06/10/13 Tipperary 2.40
Looked smart at 2 yrs, beating the colts in a Group 3 at Leopardstown, and has shaped better than the bare result in the Irish 1000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes this term. Worth persevering with.
2nd
Settled behind leaders, closer in 2nd after halfway, headway going well to lead under 2f out, soon strongly pressed and headed narrowly under pressure entering final furlong, kept on well towards finish without matching winner (op 9-10 tchd 8-11)
07/10/13 Windsor 3.20
Step back in right direction when fourth in a 1m Kempton handicap in August. Never travelling upped to this trip in the mud at Ayr last time, and cheekpieces
Winner
Tracked leaders, progress and ridden over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, just held on (op 9/4)
11/10/13 York 2.30
Able to dominate against the stands' rail when making all at Ripon in June. Hasn't added to his tally since, but he just failed to land a gamble at Wolverhampton last month, and merits respect.
unplaced
Prominent, ridden along 2f out, soon driven and weakened (op 25/1)
11/10/13 York 4.15
Won twice in midsummer, including over C&D. Creditable third on first run for this yard after 11 weeks off at Carlisle last time and one for the shortlist.
unplaced
Held up in rear, effort on outer over 2f out, kept on final furlong (op 16/1)
12/10/13 York 5.10
Boasts some strong form and has caught the eye in defeat on both runs in 1¼m handicaps this term, keeping on well once in clear at Newbury last month. Open to further improvement and leading claims.
2nd
Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no extra near finish (op 3/1 tchd 5/2)
12/10/13 York 5.10
Not set the world alight this term but ran well only other visit to York and been given big chance by the handicapper. Only representative from local yard who have won 3 of last 4 runnings of this.
unplaced Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace over 1f out
12/10/13 Newmarket 3.50
Highly progressive 3-y-o in 2012 and picked up where he left off when showing a smart level of form to finish third in Old Borough Cup at Haydock on return. Sure to relish this extreme test.
5th
Held up, headway over 5f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15
Made all to win 1¼m maiden at Windsor in May and further improvement when second in good Kempton handicap last time, faring best of those ridden prominently. More to come.
2nd
13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15
13/10/13 Goodwood 5.15
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. Likely to do even better again.
non-runner
13/10/13 Curragh 4.05
Runner-up on debut here last September and duly went one better in 1m Leopardstown maiden the following month. No impact in listed/Group 3 races this term, though, and bit to prove now.
unplaced
Restrained start and held up towards rear, 7th halfway, ridden into moderate 6th from 2f out, no impression on leaders entering final furlong, kept on same pace
15/10/13 Leicester 5.45
Looked good prospect when winning 7f York maiden last October, but was too free for her own good in handicaps earlier in season. Needs to have learnt to settle during her time off.
2nd
Chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace (op 9/2)
16/10/13 Lingfield 4.05
Has continued to improve in handicaps this term, following success at Windsor, Leicester and Salisbury with a good runner-up effort at Bath 2 on latest start. Likely to do even better again.
Non runner
16/10/13 Lingfield 4.05
Useful performer who was having just his second start in handicaps when length second of 18 to Elidor over 1½m at Royal Ascot. Undone by drop back in trip next time and Buick prefers him to Nautilus.
unplaced
Held up in touch in midfield, ridden and effort over 2f out, no extra 1f out, weakened inside final furlong (op 3/1)
19/10/13 Ascot 3.30
Bolted up in a Navan maiden and again well backed when landing the Racing Post Trophy. Reported to have lost his action on belated return in Irish Champion last month and bit to prove now.
3rd Tracked leading trio, closed to take 2nd just over 2f out and soon challenging, edged left and not quicken over 1f out, kept on
19/10/13 Ascot 4.45
Front runner who completed a hat-trick at Goodwood in August. Has posted creditable efforts at York and Newmarket since, and looks well drawn to attack here.
unplaced Led near side group to over 2f out, chased leader after, kept on final furlong (op 33/1)
19/10/13 Ascot 2.20
Goes well on ground softer than good and shaped better than the bare result (poorly drawn) on penultimate start in 6f Group 3 at the Curragh. Made little impression in the Prix de l’Abbaye last time.
unplaced
Chased leading pair in group towards centre for 2f, lost place halfway, well beaten 2f out (op 14/1)
19/10/13 Ascot 2.20
Up-and-coming sort who has won 2 Group 3s at the Curragh this summer. Clearly not himself in the Nunthorpe and quickly bounced back when finishing second in the Sprint Cup at Haydock. Strong claims.
Winner Tracked leader in group towards centre, overall leader 2f out, hard pressed and edged left 1f out, ran on well and held on (op 6/1)
19/10/13 Ascot 1.45
Landed Noel Murless Stakes at Ascot a year ago and has improved again this term, runner-up in a 2m listed event at Sandown. Respectable fourth in Doncaster Cup last time but career best needed.
unplaced
Held up in last trio, ridden over 3f out, no progress over 2f out, ran on over 1f out, nearest finish
19/10/13 Ascot 4.05
Has always been held in high regard and it all came together in the King Edward VII over 12f. Improved again when third in the King George but only fourth in Juddmonte since, and passed over by Moore.
unplaced Took fierce hold early, held up and soon in last pair, ridden on outer over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out (op 12/1)
19/10/13 Ascot 2.55
Progressed again when third in the Oaks and was a comfortable winner of the Park Hill at Doncaster, tanking along. Contender for all that she will need to improve again to prevail.
non runner
20/10/13
Bath 3.05
Opened his account in an AW maiden at Lingfield last year and back on the scoreboard when taking a 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (1½m) in August. Good third in a 13-runner event at Kempton last time.
non-runner
20/10/13 Kempton 2.15
Fair on the Flat for Hughie Morrison but had shown plenty of temperament over hurdles before landing a 50/1 shock at Huntingdon last month. Similar form last time but not one to trust implicitly.
2nd
Taken down early, took keen hold, chased leader until closed and led after 5th, ridden and pressed 2 out, driven between last 2, headed and one pace flat (op 8/1 tchd 5/1)
20/10/13 Naas 3.15
Form as a 2-y-o last term was pretty useful, but she hasn't gone on as hoped this term.
unplaced
Waited with in rear of mid-division, took closer order under 3f out, no extra from 2f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong