tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, faded final furlong
steadied start, mid-division, headway over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, outpaced well over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer
towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, smooth headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, comfortably
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, faded final furlong
chased leaders over 3f
dwelt, always behind
tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
led until over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
outpaced in rear, never a factor
NonRunner
A low grade cavalry charge can go to INNOCENTLY. Beaten only a nose at Haydock last week, he drops down a grade with Josh Doyle’s allowance in his favour and is preferred to Compton River. The latter bids for a treble under a penalty having won over track and trip recently and can count Pavers Star and Windforpower among his recent victims. Groundworker is usually in the mix but has been back on a winning mark for a while now and 2014 winner Perfect Words looks high enough in the weights. But Salvatore Fury has slipped down the handicap and a recent efforts at Haydock and Beverley on Wednesday point to a big run here.
Groundworker (IRE) 2-1fav (9-9) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Jack Luey (9-12) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Perfect Words (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 15, 1 1/4l behind A J Cook (9-6) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Innocently (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Close up , led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed post, 2nd of 8, shd behind Outrage (10-3) at Haydock 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Jacob's Pillow 10-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Safe Voyage (9-6) at Thirsk 6f hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Boxing Shadows 10-1 (10-0) Raced stands side, steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Coiste Bodhar (9-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Salvatore Fury (IRE) 7-2fav (8-11) Mid-division, not clear run and switched outside over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Bosham (9-8) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Ypres 20-1 (8-12) Held up, headway entering final 2f, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Classic Pursuit (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Windforpower (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Compton River (9-0) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Bold Spirit 14-1 (8-12) Led, clear over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Danish Duke (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Wilsons Ruby (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, hung left and struggling inside final 2f, never a factor, 8th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Sugar Town (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Compton River 5-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Zebelini (8-10) by 1l, 12 ran.
Pavers Star 11-1 (8-13) Awkwardly away, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, dropped to 4th well inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Bunce (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Another Desperado (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 9, 7l behind Annie Salts (9-7) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Thornaby Princess 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Someone Exciting (8-11) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Harpers Ruby 33-1 (9-0) Led to halfway, ridden inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Indastar (9-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
