mid-division, headway 2f out, all out to lead approaching final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, plugged on
in touch, ridden 3f out, every chance approaching final furlong, weakened
always towards rear
in touch, ridden and every chance approaching 1f out, faded
slowly into stride, soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed and weakened quickly
mid-division, ridden and kept on one pace
always towards the rear
slowly into stride, good headway 3f out, no extra from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and ran on from over 1f out, not reached leaders
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 4f out, led over 2f out, all out when headed approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, headway to chase leaders 2f out, hung left over 1f out, faded
in touch, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, always behind
towards rear, kept on, not troubled leaders
mid-division, effort over 1f out, carried left, soon switched right and one pace
tracked leaders, eased and weakened approaching final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
always towards rear
A real minefield for punting purposes and only a tentative nomination goes to Kernel Dowery. With Miss Glory Be, Stolen Song and Ben Hur fancied to be in the thick of the action as events unfold. Ben Hur is a previous course and distance winner that can usually be relied upon to run his race. He likes to hear his hooves rattle so any rain would dampen his chances. Stolen Song hails from a yard that are capable of keeping one sweet for races like this. Mick Ryan has a habit of getting the best out of these moderate types, so it will come as no surprise to see Stolen Song go close after his gutsy win at Yarmouth earlier in the month. However, a 7lb higher mark does him no favours and he needs everything to fall into place for him today. Miss Glory Be is 5lb worse off with Icannshift from the last time they met over course and distance. There is likely to be very little between them again here but Ernst Oetel's charge responds well for Brian Reilly and she may be able to find the extra effort if required. However, a chance is taken with Kernel Dowery, who has the assistance of Richard Quinn today. The Scotsman rides Brighton better than many of his contemporaries and is likely to find a willing partner in the shape of this previous course and distance winner. The five-year-old is also on a very fair mark at present and he can end his frustrating run of near misses with a clear run today.
Ben Hur 4-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, went 2nd after 2f, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 11, 8l behind Gold Guest (9-7) at Bath 1m 2f sll (6) frm in Jul.
Stolen Song 28-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, reminders halfway, led 2f out, ridden out, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gf beating Rem Time (8-9) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Moonshine Bill 10-1 (9-11) Soon led, ridden, headed just over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 16, 10l behind Serramanna (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (6) gd.
Miss Glory Be 5-1 (9-4) Mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 14, 8l behind Lady Taverner (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) gs.
Mister Clinton (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on approaching final furlong, not trouble leaders, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Quantica (8-5) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (5) gf.
Kernel Dowery (IRE) 7-2fav (9-12) In touch until ridden and weakened final furlong, 8th of 16, 9l behind Serramanna (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (6) gd.
Icannshift (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Led after 2f and set good pace, driven and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 7l behind Captain Cloudy (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp (6) gf.
Zalkani (IRE) 9-1 (8-5) Always in touch, no extra from 2f out, 4th of 18, 3l behind Elidore (9-8) at Chepstow 1m hcp (6) gf.
