tracked leaders, ridden well over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, no impression
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside last, one pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden and out paced over 3f out, kept on final 2f, no impression
Nonrunner
Roman History, Motu and Tiber Tiger are the three to look at here and Motu can lead them home. Roman History sprang a surprise at Ayr last time but had previously been disappointing. that said, he did run well in defeat at this track earlier in the summer and having found winning form is respected. Another recent Ayr winner is Motu, who scored there three outings ago. He has run well twice since and has not been beaten far. His chance is a good one and he is still favourably treated. Tiber Tiger is another contender with a leading chance on the evidence of his run in a ladies' race last time. He hasn't won for over a year though and his form is generally on the decline. Motu gets the nod.
Hypnotic 66-1 (8-0) Mid-division on stands' side until weakened over 2f out, 23rd of 24, 12l behind Fantasy Believer (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (2) gf.
Tiber Tiger (IRE) 5-2 (10-5) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Wind Chime (9-8) at Chepstow 1m ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
No Grouse 3-1fav (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 3l behind Hiccups (9-12) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Big Bradford 28-1 (8-10) Towards rear stands' side, effort over 2f out, never able to challenge, 8th of 14, 6l behind Aahgowangowan (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Barry The Brave 50-1 (9-4) Mid-division, struggling halfway, last of 12, 30l behind Lauro (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Primarily 16-1 (9-8) Held up in touch, ridden 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 5, 9l behind Defi (10-0) at Hamilton 1m clm (6) gf.
Iced Diamond (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Steadied start, took keen hold towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 15, 4l behind Hiccups (9-12) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Bandos 8-1 (9-7) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 15l behind Motu (9-1) at Ayr 7f hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Borodinsky 10-1 (9-11) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 8th of 20, 10l behind Compton Plume (9-13) at Thirsk 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Luke After Me (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 13l behind Jellytot (8-0) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Roman History (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, ridden, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Ayr 7f clm (5) gf beating Franksalot (9-3) by a nk, 13 ran.
Sentiero Rosso (USA) 7-2fav (8-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, switched right and kept on towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Stoic Leader (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Motu (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, every chance final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Kabis Amigos (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gf.
Cut Ridge (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Celtic Spa (9-8) at Carlisle 7f fll hcp (5) gd.
Inchmarlow (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and behind, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on final 2f, never nearer, 5th of 11, 7l behind Grand Opera (9-3) at Carlisle 7f mdn stk (5) frm in Jul.
