dwelt, behind, ridden and kept on final 2f, never nearer
dwelt, behind, headway on outside over 2f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon behind
slowly into stride, mid-division, effort when switched right entering final furlong, kept on
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace when not much room entering final furlong, no extra
with leader, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
with leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
chased leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, edged left, held on
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance final furlong
always behind
led, held up over 2f out, soon weakened
Sapphire Storm, Tequila Sheila and Discotheque are three against the field in a wide open finale and the tentative vote is given to Sapphire Storm. The selection won well last time when beating Feelin Irie and although having a penalty for that win she again has conditions to suit and from a good draw she looks a value bet in an open affair. Tequila Sheila rates the main danger on her latest third behind Primeshade Promise but she just gave the impression the handicaper had caught up with her and as all her best form is with more cut in the ground she looks worth taking on. Discotheque has won off a higher mark in the past and from a fair draw should be noted in the market. Zell was a fair second behind Pab Special last time and has a fair apprentice booked but he has been done no favours by the draw while Tagula Bay is another that looks well in on his best form and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to Sapphire Storm to small stakes.
Discotheque (USA) 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Mountain Pass (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Zell (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Pab Special (8-12) at Ripon 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) sft in Aug.
Tagula Bay (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway halfway, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 8l behind Signor Whippee (9-3) at Newcastle 5f mdn stk (5) sft.
Sapphire Storm (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Feelin Irie (9-7) by 1l, 14 ran.
Walnut Grove 20-1 (9-2) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Sapphire Storm (8-7) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Bond Angel Eyes 10-1 (9-3) In rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 9l behind Choristar (9-6) at Beverley 1m 2f app mdn hcp 0-80 (6) gs in Aug.
Spark Up 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 4th of 13, 1l behind Diamond Dan (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Aug.
Tequila Sheila (IRE) 9-2fav (8-10) In touch, ridden, headway to lead over 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Primeshade Promise (8-10) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
