chased leaders far side group, kept on inside final furlong
led stands side group, ridden over 1f out, edged left and headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
in rear stands side group, stayed on inside final furlong
towards rear far side group, soon pushed along, headway over 1f out, one pace
always behind far side group
chased leaders stands side group until ridden over 2f out
led far side group and overall leader, headed well inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
mid-division far side group, never nearer
with leader far side group, ridden inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leader stands side group, ridden over 1f out, led last group inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear far side group, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear stands side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders stands side group, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
pushed along mid-division far side group, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead that group and overall leader well inside final furlong
Stolt won comfortably enough last time to suggest a follow up victory could be in the offing but back at his best trip the vote goes the way of THE NIFTY FOX while Blue Tomato looks overpriced for place money. All of the selection's career victories have come over this trip and most in similar conditions. He put in a gallant display to just get caught late under a similar burden last time when taking on a furlong longer and he also has proven course form. Stolt is also a five furlong specialist and easily landed a similar event last time. As long as the word 'good' remains in the going description he should be fine however his six pounds penalty might just be telling. Blue Tomato is back to his last winning mark and should act on the ground so might represent some value for each-way punters while La Zamora could also go better than in recent starts now dropped in class. These sprint handicaps are always tricky so The Nifty Fox is just a percentage call.
The Nifty Fox 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, led final furlong, driven and headed near line, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Rio Cobolo (8-4) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Stolt (IRE) 7-2fav (8-8) Made all, ridden clear 1f out, ran on well, comfortably, won at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Bel Cantor (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Rothesay Dancer 11-1 (9-1) Outpaced and well in rear, some headway final furlong, never in contention, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Incomparable (8-7) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Flash McGahon (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Bravely (8-12) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Northern Fling 25-1 (9-2) Raced stands side, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 23, 5l behind Blue Jack (9-6) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
La Zamora 13-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, headway on outside 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind The Nifty Fox (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.
Hypnosis 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, lost place halfway, 14th of 15, 14l behind Lenny Bee (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Luscivious 13-2 (9-4) Always towards rear, last of 9, 8l behind Rio Cobolo (8-4) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Spring Green 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, effort and driven over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Tagula Night (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
Grissom (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, quickened to lead approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug beating Kingswinford (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Blue Tomato 10-1 (8-11) Always behind, eased when well behind final furlong, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Raccoon (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Sandwith 5-1 (9-5) With leader, driven and every chance over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, last of 9, 5l behind Efistorm (9-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Fivefootnumberone (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind The Nifty Fox (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.
Guto 10-3fav (8-9) Stumbled start, outpaced halfway, never troubled leaders, 6th of 11, 9l behind Sea Salt (8-6) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Imprimis Tagula (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Soon in mid-division on inner, driven along 2f out, headway soon after, went 2nd entering final furlong, kept on, always held, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Tagula Night (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug.
