held up, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, took 3rd near finish
led, headed over 3f out, not much room and soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f, no impression
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong
held up, outpaced over 4f out, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, lost 3rd near finish
tracked leaders, headway to challenge over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
This test will suit FULL SPEED more than at Pontefract last time and Alan Swinbank's gelding is selected ahead of Mr Freddy. The last-named is interesting from the foot of the weights as Richard Fahey's progressive charge was not disgraced last time at Haydock, although he was ultimately well-held at the line. We prefer the top-weight Full Speed who was not given a hard time when beaten last time and based on his previous win at Chester in June he can still be competitive off this mark of 85. Demolition is a course and distance winner who should be ok with the drop back in trip, as should Kingsdale Orion and Bavarian Nordic who both have form at this trip although both may prefer some more rain. Distant Memories takes a drop in class after being well-held last time at York in a hot race, and the widest draw of all here won't really help, whilst Raaeidd may find this easier than at Sandown last time out and he is well-drawn for a prominent runner. Neil Callan looks an interesting jockey booking for Hugh Collinridge's Bid For Glory, Wind Shuffle and Moheeb both step back up in trip, whilst Lady Rangali probably needs more help from the handicapper before she can get her head back in front. An open race, but for us it's Full Speed ahead.
Lady Rangali (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Jumped awkwardly close up, ridden 3f out, driven to chase winner entering final furlong, kept on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Cotswolds (8-12) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Moheebb (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, always rear division, last of 17, 17l behind City Of The Kings (9-5) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Wind Shuffle (GER) 7-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 15, 10l behind Stevie Gee (9-8) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Kingsdale Orion (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Close up, pushed along and out paced 3f out, kept on again inside final furlong, went 3rd post, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Scamperdale (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f (4) pol.
Distant Memories (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 11l behind Changing The Guard (8-10) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Raaeidd (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Held up in 5th, headway on outside to chase leading pair 2f out, soon ridden and faded, 5th of 8, 6l behind Sandor (9-7) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Mr Freddy (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) Held up, not clear run on inside over 2f out, soon switched right, hung left over 1f out, rallied final furlong, not troubled front pair, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Royal Executioner (9-7) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Full Speed (GER) 15-2 (10-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 21l behind Fastnet Storm (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Demolition 11-2 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 3f out, soon chased leader, led briefly 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Conquisto (9-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Bid For Glory 9-2 (9-7) In touch, ridden along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 11l behind Bold Cross (9-3) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Bavarian Nordic (USA) 6-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 32l behind Shaloo Diamond (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Goodbye Mr Bond 13-2 (9-10) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out to go 3rd inside final furlong but no chance with front pair, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Celtic Change (9-12) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
