towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, weakened approaching final furlong
made all, hung right and stayed on strongly final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
always behind
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure
behind, ridden halfway, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, stayed on well towards finish
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden halfway, one pace
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden halfway, no extra approaching final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Paris Bell looks the pick of the weights in this fascinating handicap and is chosen to beat Imperial Echo and Blackheath. Tim Easterby's three-year-old would have go a lot closer to Middleton Grey in a Newmarket handicap last time but for being hampered at a vital stage. In the end he was beaten just over three lengths, with a better start, and more luck in running, he can reward supporters this afternoon. Imperial Echo is now back to a winning mark after some disappointing efforts. He has been rated as high as 89 and so if he could return to his best he should be in the shake up. Blackheath is in good heart at present and chased home the well handicapped Undeterred at Hamilton last time. He may need to drop a few pounds before winning again, but should make his presence felt. Prince Namid looks the pick of the remainder, but if Paris Bell avoids trouble this afternoon he should go very close indeed.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 20, 5l behind Sir Nod (8-7) at York 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Paris Bell 5-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Middleton Grey (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Prince Namid 6-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Chinalea (8-4) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Aug.
High Ridge 10-1 (8-10) Raced stand side, in rear, headway when not much room over 1f out, not recover, 16th of 17, 13l behind Mutamared (9-2) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf.
Kirkby's Treasure 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on approaching final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Bailieborough (8-8) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) gf.
Blackheath (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-3) With leader, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Undeterred (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Sovereignty (JPN) 8-1 (8-9) Steadied start, raced keenly in touch, ran wide entering straight, kept on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 6, 5l behind Love Palace (9-5) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Graze On 7-2fav (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Outrageous Flirt (8-4) at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) gs in Aug.
