chased leaders, switched outside and effort over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no chance with leading pair
in touch, headway well over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong to lead final 75 yards
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt and hampered start, behind until driven and some late headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led, ridden inside final furlong, kept on until headed and no extra final 75 yards
chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
dwelt, always behind
slowly into stride and behind, outpaced halfway and never dangerous
behind, outpaced halfway, never able to challenge
mid-division on outside, ridden 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms
A tricky handicap to predict the winner of but we will give the tentative vote to HYPNOSIS with both Captain Dunne and First Order worth noting. The selection has been running well all season and managed to get her head in front at Catterick before running well in defeat when second at Hamilton last time out. She has risen back up in the weights as a result but her form looks rock solid and if at her best she will be thereabouts come the end of the race. Captain Dunne is six pounds higher in the weights since winning at Thirsk last time out and can once again be in the frame. He looks like he is still improving with every race and now the penny has finally dropped he has to be monitored in the betting. First Order had dropped to a winnable mark to score at Newcastle last time out. He is now five pounds worse off as a result and it will remain to be seen as to whether or not he is good enough to win off his new rating.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 13th of 15, 7l behind Lesson In Humility (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Ishetoo 9-1 (9-13) In rear, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Zomerlust (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in Jul.
Fol Hollow (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed and edged left over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Piscean (8-3) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Blue Tomato 16-1 (8-4) Steadied start, held up behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression from well over 1f out, 11th of 15, 6l behind Lesson In Humility (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Princess Ellis 13-8fav (9-11) Chased leaders, switched right and effort over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no extra and eased near finish, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Hypnosis (9-0) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
First Order 6-1 (9-1) With leader, ridden to lead entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 5f hcap (4) gf in Jul beating Lord of The Reins (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Geojimali 8-1 (9-0) Started slowly, behind, far side, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Bond City (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Captain Dunne (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Made all, driven clear inside final furlong, eased near finish, comfortably, won at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) sft beating Grudge (8-2) by 2l, 7 ran.
Divine Spirit 5-1jt-fav (8-12) Stumbled badly start, mid-division, headway 2f out, driven to lead near line, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating Green Park (9-7) by 1l, 13 ran.
Curtail (IRE) 22-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Methaaly (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
River Thames 9-4 (8-13) Held up behind leaders, ridden along halfway, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Steel Blue (8-7) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Sandwith 11-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Lucayos (9-11) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Rothesay Dancer 3-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders going well, ridden 100 yards out, soon led, kept on well, won at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft beating By The Edge (8-12) by 1l, 8 ran.
Hypnosis 11-4fav (9-2) Went right start, chased leaders, ridden and led over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Katie Boo (8-8) at Hamilton 5f fll hcp (4) gd.
