dwelt, hampered on inside after start, behind, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
slight lead, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead final 100 yards, readily
held up in rear, never a factor
always towards rear, ridden on outside and struggling well over 1f out
in touch on inside, pushed along to chase leaders 2f out, kept on to take 2nd last stride but no chance with winner
with leader to 2f out, jinked right and weakened approaching final 1f
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden when hampered 1f out, no danger after
reluctant to go to post, chased leaders, weakening when hampered 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, no impression when lost 2nd last stride
took keen hold, held up in rear, wide straight, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten
A reasonable handicap where BOOKIESINDEX BOY can again come good, while Green Lagonda and Desperate Dan will not be short of support. The selection is a good degree better on this surface than he is on turf, on which he made the frame at Chepstow last time. All three of his career starts have come from higher handicap marks than today's 65, he has a good draw in stall two, and he comes from the in-form John Jenkins stable, so we will give him the nod. Desperate Dan has been a good servant to connections, with 15 career wins from just 83 starts, six of which have come over this course and distance. Clearly one to respect when turning out at Dunstall Park, he is back on a winning mark and if able to overcome a poor draw he should be bang there at the business end. Green Lagonda has scored here over 6f and comes to the race in good recent form, although a draw out in stall 11, plus a rating that is plenty taxing-enough for him mean we will oppose tonight. Peninsular War merits close scrutiny. He hails from the Richard Fahey team that are, as usual, going well, and he tries this surface for the first time as a maiden after 10 turf outings. A slowly slipping mark gives him a bit better chance now and he is one to consider, especially if supported. Course and distance winner Spic 'N Span should be competitive, but will want a lifetime best handicapping effort to win and we'll side with Bookiesindex Boy.
Blades Princess 20-1 (9-1) Always in rear, last of 8, 6l behind Make My Dream (8-6) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Desperate Dan 7-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind River Kirov (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f clm stks (6) pol.
Cape Royal 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden and one-pace inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Select Committee (8-11) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Misaro (GER) 7-1 (8-8) Towards rear and outpaced, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Desperate Dan (8-6) at Bath 5f clm stks (6) fm in Sep.
Peninsular War 7-2fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression, 4th of 12, 9l behind Go Go Green (9-0) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Almaty Express 33-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, came wide entering straight, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Le Toreador (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Bookiesindex Boy 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged left, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Maggie Kate (8-12) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-52 (6) gs in Sep.
The Magic of Rio 40-1 (8-13) Mid-division, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 28l behind Billy Red (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Green Lagonda (AUS) 9-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, ns behind Desperate Dan (8-6) at Bath 5f clm stks (6) fm in Sep.
Spic 'n Span 15-2 (8-9) Led, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 4l behind Desperate Dan (8-6) at Bath 5f clm stks (6) fm in Sep.
Mazzola 5-1 (9-5) Chased winner to 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Simple Rhythm (9-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Punching 33-1 (9-3) Held up towards, effort over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 11l behind Billy Red (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Requisite 16-1 (8-1) Outpaced towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Ocean Blaze (8-9) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
