in rear, not going well, pulled up over 1f out, dismounted
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened quickly final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway 4f out, weakened 2f out
led, ridden when headed 1f out, no extra
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
always in rear
tracked leader, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden, led 1f out, kept on
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders, kept on, not reach
always in rear
very slowly into stride, headway 4f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace
mid-division, ridden and headway to join leaders 4f out, ridden and kept on, not reach winner
keen in mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on
Lucefer, Lenwade and Tojoneski are three against the field in another trappy affair and the nomination is given to Lucefer. The selection was a fair fifth behind Deeper In Debt in a better race last time out and with the drop in trip looking to be in his favour he looks the value bet in an open affair. Lenwade rates the main danger on his best form but all his best efforts of late have come over a much longer trip and for that reason he is opposed. Tojoneski is another that could go well although he was very disappointing for no apparent reason last time so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Belle Chanson showed improved form to be second last time out and if he improved again he could run well at a price while Danish Monarch is another in form and is worth noting in the market but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Lucefer.
Absinther 9-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 4f out, never nearer, 4th of 9, 10l behind Bobby Kennard (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 3f sll (6) gs in Aug.
African Star 33-1 (8-3) In touch stands' side, hung left to far side 2f out, soon driven and weakened, 17th of 19, 16l behind Brut (8-7) at Thirsk 6f app mdn hcp 0-80 (5) gd in Jul.
Balmacara 33-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 11th of 20, 9l behind Jackie Kiely (9-12) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Danish Monarch 33-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 17, 1l behind So Elegant (8-9) at Leicester 1m 2f stk (7) gd in Aug.
Forever My Lord 8-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 13l behind Parsley's Return (8-4) at Folkestone 1m 4f stk (7) gf.
Heartbeat 9-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, behind, no real headway final 2f, 7th of 14, 12l behind After Lent (9-10) at Folkestone 1m 2f mdn clm (7) gf.
Icey Run 66-1 (8-0) In touch, lost place over 6f out, soon behind, last of 13, 38l behind Ellina (9-9) at W'hampton 2m 1f app hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Lenwade 9-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 19, 9l behind Balwearie (8-11) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (6) gd.
Lucefer (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Deeper In Debt (9-10) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Mighty Pip (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, carried left, soon switched right and one pace, 10th of 20, 7l behind Jackie Kiely (9-12) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Our Glenard 13-2 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, challenged from 3f out, upside winner 2f out, soon ridden, no impression, 6th of 13, 6l behind Parsley's Return (8-4) at Folkestone 1m 4f stk (7) gf.
Tojoneski 11-1 (8-2) Towards rear, driven over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 10th of 19, 14l behind Balwearie (8-11) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (6) gd.
Belle Chanson 33-1 (8-11) Headway on outside from 4f out, chased leaders 2f out, led inside final furlong, caught final 100 yards, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind So Elegant (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f stk (7) pol.
Elms Schoolboy 8-1 (8-10) Keen and in touch, ridden and weakened 4f out, 5th of 9, 11l behind Southern Shore (9-5) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo sll hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Bontadini 100-1 (8-6) Led over 5f, 14th of 17, 23l behind Kindlelight Debut (9-12) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Russalka 10-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Magic Warrior (8-11) at Leicester 1m stk (7) gd in Aug.
