chased leaders in 4th, went 3rd over 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, effort and every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, no impression when lost 2nd post
towards rear, pushed along 5f out, ridden and some headway into mid-division 3f out, no further progress
made all, ridden and edged left 2f out, soon hard pressed, stayed on well to go clear inside final furlong, in command towards finish
always behind
chased winner to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders in 5th, driven and effort over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, no chance with leading trio from over 1f out
mid-division, driven 4f out, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders
chased leading pair, lost place 4f out, weakened 2f out
behind, struggling 5f out, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leading pair 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong to go 2nd post, never reached winner
always in rear
It might pay to take an each-way chance on last year's winner ODDSMAKER here and we'll do just that. Andrew Heffernan's mount has a deep affinity with the course having gained four of his 10 career wins here and is now 1lb lower than his winning mark of 2009, suggesting he's handicapped to go close. It appears connections have targetted this race too having given their horse a prep-run after nearly three months off and we'll take the hint in a tricky contest. Eijaaz has made hay in plating races of late and loves to hear his hooves rattle but he's got plenty to prove off this mark back in a handicap while Balwearie is probably slightly better on slower ground and that is reason enough to take him on. Edas has to prove his stamina for the trip, Tifoso has never won in the visor and needs the heavens to open while the assistance of the talented Dale Swift may not be enough for Whaston who may still need a run or two to find full fitness following a lengthy absence.
Edas 18-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 15, 7l behind Tropical Duke (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Eijaaz (IRE) 1-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon ridden, kept on towards finish, just held on, won at Catterick 1m 4f clm stks (6) gf in Aug beating Jenny Soba (8-13) by hd, 6 ran.
Oddsmaker (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leader and pulled hard, led over 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 8l behind Miss Ferney (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Safin (GER) 20-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, weakened over 4f out, last of 6, 32l behind Lady Eclair (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Balwearie (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, went 3rd over 5f out, chased leader over 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Miss Ferney (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Whaston (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 9l behind Social Rhythm (9-4) at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Tifoso (FR) 33-1 (9-2) With leader, led approaching 5f out, headed over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out, 11th of 15, 22l behind Short Supply (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jul.
Top Jaro (FR) 50-1 (8-11) In touch, driven and weakened 3f out, 15th of 16, 17l behind Island Chief (10-4) at Thirsk 1m sell hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Roman History (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) In touch, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 11l behind Sharp Sovereign (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Aug.
Hong Kong Island (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Tobernea (9-0) at Ayr 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Quitao (GER) 100-1 (7-12) Held up mid-division and keen, ridden and some headway over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 11th of 12, 8l behind Mohawk Ridge (9-11) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
