held up in touch and keen, ridden 1f out, kept on towards finish
led and raced keen, soon clear until over 1f out, soon ridden and headed, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden and headway on inner over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
very slowly away, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, weakened inside final furlong
chased clear leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
dwelt, held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon led, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, driven out
chased leaders in 3rd and keen, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
A strong pace likely and that should suit KIWI BAY who can pick them up late on. Michael Dods' gelding is back down to a fair mark and he has conditions to suit this afternoon. Fullandby would love rain, and in all likelihood a furlong shorter, whilst Esoterica is dangerously well-handicapped after some modest runs. Academy Blues looked progressive when well-placed earlier in the season but this looks tough, and a bigger threat might be the recent Hamilton winner Medici Pearl who has won at this meeting before. The return to seven furlongs will suit Zero Money and he looks of more interest than the Irish raider Tellelle or the recent Musselburgh scorer Justonefortheroad. Captain Ramius and Celtic Sultan both have a solid case to be made, with the former still well-handicapped on his form from last year.
Captain Ramius (IRE) 18-1 (9-6) Slightly tightened up soon after start, held up in rear, switched right well over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on to lead close home, won at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs beating Kyllachy Star (9-10) by nk, 8 ran.
Celtic Sultan (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Hajoum (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Kiwi Bay 20-1 (10-0) Dwelt, in rear, never a factor, 7th of 8, 7l behind Tepmokea (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jul.
Fullandby (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Always behind in stands side group, 12th of 17, 5l behind Damika (8-10) at Ripon 6f hcap (2) gs in Aug.
Collateral Damage (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Osteopathic Remedy (9-2) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
The Osteopath (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 18l behind Silver Rime (9-6) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jul.
Esoterica (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) In rear, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 6l behind Hitchens (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Academy Blues (USA) 9-2fav (9-12) Pushed along in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace, never nearer, 5th of 13, 13l behind The Confessor (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Aug.
Zero Money (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Set steady pace, ridden and headed entering final 2f, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind King Of Reason (8-10) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Docofthebay (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 6, nk behind Mujood (10-0) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Justonefortheroad 3-1fav (9-9) Tracked leader, pushed along and not much room approaching final furlong, soon ridden, kept on to lead final 75 yards, won at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Thunderball (9-5) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Medici Pearl 2-1 (9-9) Pressed leader, shaken up to lead entering final furlong, ridden and ran on, eased near finish, won at Hamilton 1m flls hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug beating She's A Character (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Tellelle (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on to 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Bajan Tryst (9-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 19, 3/4l behind Baby Strange (9-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
