chased leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in rear, soon outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, not troubled leaders
made all, drew clear from over 1f out, pushed out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression
IMPERIAL SKYLIGHT is given the vote to land the opener where the potentially well-handicapped Bold Account looks the biggest danger. Imperial Skylight, who showed some promise during his first couple of starts, appeared to loose his way slightly over his next couple of starts although valid excuses could be offered for both those lapses. That glimmer of promise which the selection showed during the earlier part of the season was once again seen at Brighton last time out, where a 70-rated rival was one place behind. Being by Imperial Dancer, it could be that he requires some ease in the surface to show his best and he has that ground today. Bold Account is penalised for his recent victory in a seller at Ripon three days ago, making all in the process. His recent form is a big improvement on what he had shown in his first three starts. Bella's Story makes her handicap debut here. She is a half-sister to Geojimali and Blazing Heights, two former smart sorts for the Jim Goldie yard over sprint distances. She has shown ability in her three starts over six furlongs, perhaps appearing a tad out-paced on some occasions. Port Ronan looks harshly treated on what he has shown in five outings. Imperial Skylight is the selection to land the opener. (John McDonnell)
Port Ronan (USA) 33-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind Raedah (8-12) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Imperial Skylight 25-1 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden entering final furlong, went 3rd inside final furlong, no impression when lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 10, 6l behind Al Sabaheya (8-12) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Bella's Story 14-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 8l behind Suruor (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jul.
Bold Account (IRE) 11-8fav (9-2) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) gs beating Nchike (9-2) by 3l, 7 ran.
Wee Bizzom 80-1 (7-5) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, no impression, 4th of 6, 5l behind Dispol Grand (8-0) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp (5) sft.
Royal Premium 16-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 14l behind Bold Account (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (6) gs.
