chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, behind, soon reminders, never dangerous
held up, headway over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, weakened 2f out
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, weakening when hampered over 1f out
held up, headway and not much room well over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well to chase winner entering final furlong, always held
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
in touch, one pace from over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon hampered, weakened
Nonrunner
A tricky sprint to conclude the card and the nomination here is GREAT CHARM, who relishes cut in the ground and races over his optimum trip. Michael Bell's gelding has shown progressive form this season, especially when there has been juice in the ground, winning at both Ripon and Haydock. He wasn't far away in a more valuable contest at Newmarket's July meeting, before finishing second in his group as the runners split back at Ripon last time. A 1lb drop won't do him any harm and he is the suggestion. Although jockey bookings suggest he is Richard Fahey's second string, Mister Hardy has trip and ground to suit and his jockey's claim still gives him a bit of a chance of following up a recent Hamilton win, while stablemate Total Impact looks better suited by five furlongs and fast ground. Main Aim drops back in trip to this six furlongs for the first time, and neither that nor the ground is certain to be to his advantage. Earlsmedic has run up a hat-trick for Stuart Williams and sneaks in here after rising a total of 18lb in the handicap. Conditions should suit and if he can handle this tougher company then he can go close. Grazeon Gold Blend has frame claims once more, Joseph Henry looks in the grip of the assessor, and mudlark Swift Princess looks likely to have more of a say in the outcome. Berbice is interesting from a good pitch now tried in blinkers for the first time, but preference here is for Great Charm. (Jonathan Doidge)
Atlantic Story (USA) 10-1 (8-9) Led, ridden tenderly over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Tombi (8-13) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Majuro (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Behind far side, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 16, 8l behind Bel Cantor (8-0) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Obe Gold 20-1 (9-7) Mid-division, one pace and no impression when hampered over 1f out, 12th of 19, 7l behind Pearly Wey (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Aug.
Roker Park (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong, 8th of 10, 6l behind Captain Gerrard (9-0) at York 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Aug '07.
Main Aim 4-7fav (9-7) Held up 6th, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra, faded towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Brassini (9-2) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Northern Dare (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders to halfway stands side, 17th of 20, 15l behind Tajneed (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Aug.
Stevie Gee (IRE) 15-2 (8-6) Held up in touch stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 15l behind Bel Cantor (8-0) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Joseph Henry 13-2 (8-6) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Bel Cantor (8-0) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
El Dececy (USA) 12-1 (9-10) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened, 10th of 11, 34l behind King of The Moors (8-1) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (3) gs.
Total Impact 6-1 (8-7) Chased leaders stands side, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 16, 22l behind Bel Cantor (8-0) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Great Charm (IRE) 2-1fav (9-1) Led far side group, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Bond City (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Luscivious 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 9l behind Look Busy (8-11) at Beverley 5f lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
Swift Princess (IRE) 18-1 (8-5) Led stands side group, ridden and effort over 1f out, edged right and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Bel Cantor (8-0) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Not My Choice (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 9, 5l behind Bo McGinty (8-11) at Chester 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Gift Horse 11-8fav (9-7) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Obe Brave (9-7) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gs.
Mister Hardy 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on well, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Aug beating Grazeon Gold Blend (9-4) by a nk, 14 ran.
The Nifty Fox 18-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 9, hd behind Bid For Gold (8-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, hard driven and effort over 1f out, kept on well, 4th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Earlsmedic (8-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Bonnie Prince Blue 25-1 (9-0) In rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 16, 9l behind Valery Borzov (9-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in Aug.
Grazeon Gold Blend 2-1fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Bid For Gold (8-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Earlsmedic 9-4fav (8-8) Made all, hard ridden and edged right under pressure approaching final furlong, kept on well, won at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug beating Rockfield Lodge (8-12) by 2l, 17 ran.
Berbice (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 10, 5l behind Osiris Way (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Aug.
