mid-division, lost place over 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f, never on terms
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden and lost place halfway, no danger after
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up on outside, ridden 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with winner
led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
behind, some headway on outside over 2f out, no impression final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway to lead 2f out, drew clear final furlong, comfortably
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A poor contest to conclude the card and PHANTOM SERENADE may be able to follow up a recent Hamilton win while Not Now Lewis and Byron Bay are worthy opponents. Phantom Serenade has gone up 7lbs for winning a shade under two lengths over 1m 1f at the Scottish track, so he is no cert here. However, after only six runs he may be just beginning to show some improvement and he should be able to handle conditions, so the pin drops on him. Not Now Lewis also scored when last seen, in his case over a mile at Thirsk, and he has a less taxing rise of 4lbs to contend with. However, his form has been poor in three starts when there has been cut in the ground and so he is not too difficult to take on. Byron Bay was runner-up in a Southwell claimer last time but has not won since Cheltenham Festival week of 2006. Slow ground and this sort of trip suit him, but you would be unlikely to want to wade in after such a lengthy barren spell. Castle Myth may be able to find improvement and ran with credit in a claimer last month, though he has to prove that he acts on the ground among other things. Red Skipper and Time To Regret would have claims if able to produce their best but if you must part with the readies then Phantom Serenade is a tentative suggestion.
Plenilune (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 19, 11l behind Prince Evelith (8-11) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Not Now Lewis (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, edged left under pressure entering final furlong, kept on, won at Thirsk 1m (6) gd in Jun beating Sion Hill (9-0) by hd, 16 ran.
Time To Regret 20-1 (9-5) Held up in mid-division, driven along on outside over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge, 4th of 13, 3l behind Sovereignty (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Bourse (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 3f out, soon hung left, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 7l behind Ensnare (9-3) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Phantom Serenade (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Soon led, made rest, ridden and hung left over 2f out, driven out (hand timed), won at Hamilton 1m 1f app hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Rossini's Dancer (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Josephine Malines 20-1 (8-10) In touch, driven and one pace final 2f, 6th of 18, 8l behind Montiboli (8-13) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun.
Byron Bay 12-1 (9-5) Soon led, driven and headed well over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Swiss Art (9-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Grey Gurkha 66-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, outpaced and always in rear, last of 12, 35l behind Swiss Art (9-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Zaplamation (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 20l behind Gala Sunday (9-6) at Pontefract 1m 2f (5) gf in Jun.
Red Skipper (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) With leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4l behind Ensnare (9-3) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Appelouse 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 13, 6l behind Hector Spectre (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Castle Myth (USA) 50-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, headway to close on leaders over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd over 1f out, no impression on leading pair, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Dome Rocket (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo clm stks (6) pol in Jun.
Paint Stripper 66-1 (8-3) Chased leaders stand side, ridden halfway, soon no impression, 8th of 12, 10l behind Turnkey (9-8) at Ripon 6f clm stks (5) gs in Jun.
