prominent, ridden along, headway on inner over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
jumped left at start, raced alone far side, never a factor
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden along halfway, soon behind
never better than mid-division
chased leaders to halfway
very slowly into stride, behind, never a factor
towards rear, soon chased along, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden along halfway, never reached challenging position
stumbled at start, towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
led, ridden along halfway, edged left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
A wide open handicap here but a high draw looks sure to be advantageous and with this in mind the main protagonists look to be Viewforth, Throw The Dice and Thomas Lawrence and the vote is given to Viewforth. The selection won well last time out when beating Inscribed with plenty in hand, he again has a good draw and with ground conditions also in his favour he is taken to defy the handicapper. Throw The Dice rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when defeating Jadan. Thomas Lawrence is another that could go well on his latest third behind Hart Of Gold. He looks sure to be suited by this shorter trip and should be watched in the market. Larkys Lob goes well at the track and could go well at a price but the draw could have been kinder. Of the remainder Valiant Romeo has speed to burn and could go well from a good draw. Of the others Miss Daawe is game and consistent and is sure to run her race but is hard to win and with this in mind for the winner we return to Viewforth.
Viewforth 10-3 (9-0) Made all, soon clear, ridden out, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-50 (6) gf beating Inscribed (8-11) by 3l, 17 ran.
Throw The Dice 9-1 (8-2) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, won at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Jadan (8-4) by 2l, 9 ran.
Bond Becks (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 9l behind Throw The Dice (8-2) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Strawberry Patch (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Methaaly (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Larky's Lob 10-1 (10-1) Towards rear, headway under pressure entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Lake Chini (11-0) at Carlisle 6f amt hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Violet's Pride 20-1 (8-8) Led over 1f, led again 2f out, soon edged left, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 5th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Kennington (9-3) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Aug.
Midnight Sky 4-1jt-fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Comptonspirit (9-0) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Mystery Pips 10-1 (9-1) Always prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, one pace towards finish, 7th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Kennington (9-3) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Aug.
Spinning Game 16-1 (8-3) Started slowly, always behind, last of 12, 16l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f app fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Miss Daawe 6-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders far side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Making Music (8-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug.
Desert Hunter (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Always behind, last of 15, 15l behind Pitbull (8-12) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
The Thrifty Bear 33-1 (8-6) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened, 13th of 15, 19l behind John Keats (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Seafield Towers 20-1 (8-1) Towards rear stands' side, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 15, 4l behind Making Music (8-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Valiant Romeo 8-1 (8-4) Chased leaders over 3f, 5th of 6, 7l behind King Egbert (8-6) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Half A Tsar (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 17, 5l behind Viewforth (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-50 (6) gf.
Thomas Lawrence (USA) 14-1 (9-4) Led over 5f out, clear over 2f out, headed 1f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Hart of Gold (9-0) at Folkestone 7f sll (6) gf.
Golband 100-1 (7-13) Chased leaders until weakened halfway, last of 13, 26l behind Gifted Lass (8-9) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
