held up in rear, reminders over 5f out, weakened 4f out
slowly into stride, recovered to track leader after 2f, pushed along over 4f out, soon weakened
always in rear, lost touch final 5f, tailed off
took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd, going well over 3f out, led inside final 3f, soon driven along, headed entering final furlong, well held near finish
made most, headed inside final 3f, chased leader into inside final 2f, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leaders in 4th, hard ridden to chase leader inside final 2f, driven and stayed on to lead entering final furlong, comfortable at finish
took keen hold, held up, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
close up, pushed along 7f out, ridden and struggling 4f out, tailed off
took keen hold, tracked leader for 2f, stayed close up, went moderate 4th 3f out, soon one pace and no further headway
Nonrunner
The last of the three races on the Turf course before the all-weather kicks in can go to Natural Action ahead of the likes of Snake's Head, Fraternal and Land of Light. Natural Action has taken time to get the hang of things, but plugged on gamely behind the odds-on Tempelstern at Yarmouth in June, and although not guaranteed to stay today's trip on breeding, the faster ground should help his cause. The trip is also unknown territory for Snake's Head, but she has been running on at the one pace, and has a bit more experience than most, so has to be included in calculations. The Queen's Fraternal is a half-brother to Right Approach, and now qualifies for handicaps but may need more time, while Land of Light has been absent since running over hurdles at Fontwell last September. He will like the ground and will stay, so if anywhere near fit, can get involved as well. The market may well have a major influence, but our vote goes to Natural Action.
Welsh Guard (USA) 33-1 (9-13) Started slowly, always in rear, never on terms, tailed off, 7th of 10, 29l behind Furmigadelagiusta (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f mdn stk (5) hvy in Jul.
Inching West 12-1 (10-0) Prominent, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 8, 16l behind Can Can Flyer (11-5) at N Abbot 2m 1f sll hdl (5) gf in Apr (N.Hunt).
Lagan Legend 3-1jt-fav (10-4) Mid-division, headway 6th, joined leader next, led briefly after 3 out, weakened approaching last, 5th of 14, 12l behind Mistified (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Jun (N.Hunt).
Dig Gold (USA) 11-2 (9-2) In touch to 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 13, 14l behind Ainama (8-2) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Fraternal 20-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden 3f out, no progress and stayed on same pace final 2f, 6th of 13, 7l behind Winter Sunrise (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in May.
Natural Action 9-2 (8-13) Held up in touch, keen hold, headway over 3f out, soon chasing winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Tempelstern (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 3f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Jun.
Pertemps Power 40-1 (8-12) Towards rear, stayed on final 2f, never dangerous, 4th of 8, 20l behind Opal Haze (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jul.
Running Rings 100-1 (8-5) Started slowly, always behind, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 9th of 10, 30l behind Silver Suitor (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Snake's Head 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 5l behind Hypoteneuse (9-4) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Broomers Hill (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Chased leaders to 4th, soon behind, tailed off from 4 out, 5th of 12, well behind Killard Point (11-0) at Southwell 2m 5f beg chs (4) gd in Jun (N.Hunt).
Land of Light 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leader to over 3f out, kept on until weakened from 2f out, 4th of 14, 12l behind Crossbow Creek (9-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol.
Royalties 66-1 (9-0) Always in the rear, 9th of 12, 19l behind Takes Tutu (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) gf in Jul.
Hook Money (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Always behind, 9th of 13, 17l behind Dawn Sky (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 3f mdn stk (5) sft in Jul.
Lyon's Hill Generous gelding out of 1m4f winner New Abbey.
Pink Notes 100-1 (9-3) Chased leaders over 6f, 10th of 12, 33l behind Spring City (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
