tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, soon led, headed 2f out and gradually weakened
always behind and outpaced over 5f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace
refused to race
always towards rear
mid-division, effort 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead approaching last, driven out
mid-division, headway 6f out, chased leaders, every chance 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, led 2f out, headed approaching last, gradually weakened
always behind
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden over 3f out, soon headed and gradually weakened
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong
The consistent Flighty Fellow is the pick over Osteopathic Remedy, Robema and Quai Du Roi to name but a few. Flighty Fellow has reflected the form of the Tim Easterby yard over the past few weeks, and it was no surprise to see him score at Haydock a fortnight ago. That was on fast ground, but he does not mind tackling easier going, and the seven-year-old is still very well handicapped compared to two years ago. Osteopathic Remedy has finally been given a bit of respite by the handicapper, and based on his short-head defeat by the Godolphin inmate Gongidas at Thirsk, the Michael Dods-trained three-year-old may soon be ready to add to his sole victory which came over six-furlongs here last September. Robema is dropped in grade after two outings at Chester, and will not mind any easing of the ground, while Quai Du Roi returned to Ireland to score on the Laytown beach recently, but has more to do. So, for the winner we return to Flighty Fellow.
Vicious Warrior 20-1 (9-8) Took keen hold, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Suits Me (8-8) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Robema 6-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 2l behind Vanderlin (9-1) at Chester 1m hcap (2) gf.
Bold Marc (IRE) 15-2 (9-8) Tracked leader, led 6f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind St Andrews (9-13) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Quai Du Roi (IRE) 5-1 (11-13) Close 2nd and disputed lead, led 2f out, drew clear over 1f out, easily, won at Laytown 7f amt hcp std beating Keen Look (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Cross The Line (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Always in mid-division, 12th of 20, 9l behind Fremen (9-8) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Wigwam Willie (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 11l behind St Andrews (9-13) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Mezuzah 66-1 (8-1) Mid-division, weakend over 1f out, 12th of 15, 7l behind Vanderlin (9-1) at Chester 1m hcap (2) gf.
Emerald Bay (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, gradually weakened, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Hawkit (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Prominent, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 8, shd behind Gongidas (9-9) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Love On Sight 16-1 (9-3) Took keen hold towards rear, never dangerous, last of 7, 11l behind Free Offer (9-0) at Folkestone 1m 2f fll hcp (3) gf.
Gleneagles (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Held up and keen, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Karoo Blue (9-5) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Prince Samos (IRE) 2-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind El Coto (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 1f clm (6) gs in Aug.
Gunfighter (IRE) 7-2fav (9-7) Tracked leaders far side, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 8l behind Riquewihr (8-10) at York 7f hcap (4) sft in Jul.
Flighty Fellow (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Soon chasing winner, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Orpen Wide (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcap (4) gf.
