raced keenly in touch, led after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace
pulled hard in rear, ridden over 5f out, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never on terms
mid-division, ridden 6f out, weakened 3f out
raced keenly, held up on outside, headway to join leader when raced wide after 7f, ran out halfway
raced keenly, in touch on outside, headway over 5f out, squeezed through on inside to lead 2f out, soon ridden and kept on
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, no impression
raced keenly, led 2f, tracked leader, lost place after 6f, ran out halfway
tracked leaders, lost place over 5f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, driven over 6f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
in touch, headway to challenge over 3f out, soon outpaced, no impression from over 1f out
held up towards rear, some headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
A race where the market will offer most clues and KING KIEREN is our speculative selection with River Dragon and Friendship Bay on the shortlist. The selection is closely related to a number of flat performers including hardy sprinter, Savile's Delight. Hailing from unfashionable connections, there is a chance we may be able to secure a decent price. River Dragon did not do a lot wrong on debut. A well bred individual, the pedigree does not exactly suggest lightning fast ground as being its most favoured surface. Friendship Bay finished a fair second in a fast ground bumper at Stratford and is likely to be supported if similar conditions obtain here. Dipity Doo Dah represents local connections so expect a big run from the Steve Gollings inmate. Regain Du Charbonneau is related to winners over further so expect to see improvement for anything shown this evening. Kingswood Blaze offered little on debut and has more to do here. King Kieren can call the tune.
Friendship Bay 9-4fav (11-0) Raced keenly, held up, outpaced over 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f, never troubled leaders, 4th of 11, 20l behind Dan Breen (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
Liams Winner (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Sn 2nd ld from 6th to 3out wknd & pu bef last, in a race won by Borolee (12-0) at Stradbally 3m ire ptp gs in Apr, 14 ran.
What A Steel (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Mid-division, raced keenly, hung wide entering straight, never dangerous, 7th of 16, 12l behind Line Tzigane (10-5) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jul.
King Kieren (IRE) King's Best gelding out of Across The Ice.
Kingswood Blaze 9-1 (10-9) Behind, outpaced over 4f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 38l behind Dan Breen (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gd in Jul.
River Dragon (IRE) 5-2 (10-6) Tracked leaders, led 3f out, soon ridden and under pressure, kept on gamely until headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Seraglio (10-6) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs.
Amber Glow Tumbleweed Ridge mare out of Sweet Victoria.
Dipity Doo Dah 11-1 (10-6) In touch, joined leader after 6f, effort and every chance well over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 15l behind French Hollow (10-13) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (5) gf in Jun.
With Hope Loup Solitaire mare out of Dalticia.
Marie De Laufon (FR) Kapgarde filly out of Marie De Valois.
Shesworthabob (IRE) Bob Back filly out of Mis Fortune.
One Cool Tornado (IRE) Golden Tornado gelding out of Ballycarron Lass.
Auntie Craik 33-1 (10-9) Held up in touch, lost place 6f out, 12th of 13, 38l behind Roses (11-6) at Southwell 2m 1f N H flat (5) gd in Jun.
Wings of Kintyre (IRE) Mull Of Kintyre mare out of Tiger Wings.
