in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always prominent, led halfway, ridden out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, never able to challenge
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached winner
held up, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, effort halfway, soon weakened
led until halfway, weakened over 2f out
SIR IKE makes most appeal in this moderate bunch, and we think he can see off the likely challenges from Auld Arty and Musigny. Stuart Kittow's gelding won at the 16th attempt two runs back when winning a Chepstow handicap in good fashion. He couldn't follow up, but in this sort of company he can be expected to be at the vanguard. He's conceding weight to all bar Outer Hebrides, but is at least a winner in a field that can be described as inconsistent at best, or consistently bad. The slight drop in trip is a positive for him. Auld Arty scored earlier this season too, albeit on Polytrack, and he's only been placed twice in seven runs on turf. Those two are officially rated nine pounds higher than Musigny, who's yet to make the frame in seven outings, but the fact we'd give him a chance here says all you need to know about the calibre of some of these. Milton Bradley tends to do well in these sort of races, so you'd give minor chances to Mr Rev and stablemate Outer Hebrides. It's not a race expected to live long in the memory, and to minimum stakes we'll side with Sir Ike.
Outer Hebrides 12-1 (9-1) In rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders, 14th of 16, 14l behind Dr Wintringham (8-13) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
Sir Ike (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and edged left 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Gallego (10-8) at Salisbury 1m am hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Auld Arty (FR) 14-1 (9-7) Led, came stand's side and headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 8, 15l behind Cavendish Road (8-11) at Brighton 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Jun.
Briannsta (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Mid-division on outside, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Connor's Choice (8-11) at Lingfield 6f sell stks (6) gf.
Cognac Boy (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway in centre of course over 2f out, driven to challenge, every chance final 1f, unable to quicken, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Mick Is Back (9-11) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Insomnitas 50-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden and no impression straight, 8th of 14, 9l behind Separate Ways (10-4) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-65 gd in Jul.
Mr Rev 66-1 (8-10) Keen hold, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders, 5th of 11, 4l behind Manchestermaverick (8-11) at Brighton 7f clm stks (6) fm.
Musigny (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, driven and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 20l behind Captain Jacksparra (9-8) at Lingfield 1m clm stks (6) pol in Jul.
Pinewood Lulu 66-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 17, 23l behind Just Sam (10-9) at Redcar 6f am mdn hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Spring Bridge (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, beaten halfway, 10th of 15, 13l behind Sutton Veny (8-12) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) std.
Station Place 33-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 14l behind Indy Driver (9-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Copper Sovereign 50-1 (9-7) Behind, beaten halfway, 13th of 15, 19l behind Sutton Veny (8-12) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) std.
