mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, one pace when hampered inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, ridden and effort on inside to chase leaders over 2f out, chased leading pair inside final furlong, no impression
behind until ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, headway when not clear run well over 2f out, ridden to challenge when edged left inside final furlong, led towards finish, all out
always behind
tracked leader, lost place well over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out
led, ridden inside final 2f, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, no impression final furlong
towards rear, ridden 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to chase leaders inside final furlong, nearest finish
SHUNKAWAKHAN has dropped to an attractive mark and gets the verdict in an open contest. The seven-year-old sees out this trip very well, represents a yard in form, and goes well on a sound surface. He has also performed well in defeat at this track and today can be his day. Only A Splash looks a danger, though he would be much more so if the rains came before racing. Rascal In The Mix is on the same mark as when beaten at Redcar last time, but if the ground came up fast then he would have to be considered a big threat. Red Skipper likes it here but may have his work cut out to beat Shunkawakhan.
Rascal In The Mix (USA) 2-1fav (8-13) Held up in touch, headway to challenge 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Very Well Red (9-8) at Redcar 1m flls hcp 0-75 (5) fm in Jul.
Whipma Whopma Gate (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden and slightly hampered 2f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 6l behind Flying Silks (9-12) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Geojimali 12-1 (8-6) Badly hampered start, well in rear, no chance after, 9th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Tukitinyasok (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Bed Fellow (IRE) 6-4fav (9-4) Chased leaders, headway to chase leaders going well over 2f out, ridden and carried head high final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 10, 5l behind Red Dagger (9-1) at Newcastle 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.
Al Wasef (USA) 40-1 (9-12) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 18l behind Call Of Duty (9-7) at Carlisle 1m ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Only A Splash 8-1 (9-2) With leader, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind One Scoop Or Two (9-9) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Red Skipper (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 6l behind Applaude (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 4yo sell stks (6) gd in Jul.
Shunkawakhan (IRE) 22-1 (8-3) Mid-division, pushed along and one pace final 2f, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Polish World (9-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Hosanna 50-1 (8-8) Took keen hold and always behind, 13th of 14, 11l behind Polish World (9-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Anthemion (IRE) 66-1 (9-6) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon beaten and eased, last of 14, 27l behind Call Of Duty (9-7) at Carlisle 1m ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Bourse (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Red Dagger (9-1) at Newcastle 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.
Catcher Of Dreams (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Slightly hampered start, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, eased when no chance final furlong, 7th of 8, 18l behind Gadobout Dancer (8-0) at Newcastle 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Key Breeze 20-1 (8-12) Keen, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 3l behind High Resolution (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jul.
Redwater River 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Ursus (9-2) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.
