held up, not much room over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
took keen hold early, soon steadied in touch, pushed along on inside 3f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, headway to chase leaders 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
chased leader to 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out, led over 1f out, driven out
always behind
led, ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
slowly into stride, soon in touch, not much room over 2f out, weaved through over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, stayed on
in touch, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
Nonrunner
DIMASHQ is recommended for a speculative punt. Kochanski, Carlton Mac and York Cliff are forwarded as contenders for the shortlist. York Cliff is an old hand in sellers and claimers and can usually be relied upon to give his all. As he is winless since last summer, he has been expensive to follow of late, though. Carlton Mac bounced back to form in this grade at Catterick nine days ago and can be a threat - even under a 6lb penalty. He does, however, have a good bit to find with the selection from their encounter at Ripon in June so needs luck on his side. Kochanski brushed aside Saffron's Son here last month and can be fancied to at least uphold that form. He was a shade disappointing at Brighton eight days ago but, having proved he is effective at this track; Kochanski would be dangerous to rule out. However, Dimashq has been holding his form in better races than this and the seven-year-old is forwarded as one to make the most of today's ease in grade.
Cripsey Brook 7-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden and weakened over 4f out, 11th of 14, 12l behind Harcas (9-8) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Carlton Mac 13-2 (9-8) Held up, pushed along over 5f out, headway on outer over 2f out, led entering final furlong, just held on, won at Catterick 2m sell stks (6) gd beating Tubby Littlejohns (9-3) by hd, 11 ran.
Casablanca Minx (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Keen hold, close up, headway to lead on stand rail 3f out, hung badly left towards far side from 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 8, 7l behind Penang Cinta (10-0) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
York Cliff 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Babilu (9-4) at Chepstow 2m clm stks (6) sft in Jul.
Dimashq 5-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway 4f out, pressed leaders on outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 8l behind Hurricane Thomas (10-0) at Musselburgh 1m 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Neon Blue 20-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden and hanging left over 2f out, soon well beaten, 8th of 11, 10l behind Singora Lady (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Barbirolli 17-2 (9-0) Held up, soon tracking leaders, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Fleur De Lion (8-3) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
Itsy Bitsy 33-1 (8-2) Behind, reminders 7f out, never near leaders, 6th of 13, 28l behind Teeky (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Glamoroso (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Always behind, tailed off 2f out, last of 10, 32l behind Baltimore Jack (9-1) at Redcar 1m 1f clm stks (6) gf.
Kochanski (IRE) 7-2fav (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 6l behind Fleur De Lion (8-3) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
Saffron's Son (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up behind, headway on inner 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, lost 2nd place towards finish, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Kochanski (9-6) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Kames Park (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, effort over 1f out, never on terms, last of 10, 23l behind Golden Future (9-3) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcap (6) gd.
