tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, switched right 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, behind, ridden and outpaced on wide outside over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
in touch, outpaced 2f out, edged left well over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
held up towards rear, headway when not clear run well over 1f out, switched right and shaken up inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, ran on well
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, no impression final furlong
with leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed final 100 yards, not pace of winner
led, held over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on same pace
held up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
always behind
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
HAZELRIGG looks capable of landing this prize if there's some cut in the ground whilst Amazing Tiger and Ancient Cross could also feature. The selection was well regarded at the start of his career but never really lived up to expectations on the track having won his maiden impressively on debut. The handicapper's grip hasn't relented in spite of that but he posted a more encouraging effort when staying on over six in first time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton and could be poised to strike over this longer trip if he gets his ground. Ancient Cross put a frustrating sequence behind him to win his penultimate start before running well in defeat at Leicester and is capable of making his presence felt if in the same vein of form. Amazing Tiger may be ridden more prominently as he drops in trip following a more encouraging run at Lingfield and he has relatively few miles on the clock and can feature for the track's top trainer. Ishiadancer has been a relatively consistent performer and hasn't had much racing this year whilst Capucci enjoyed a confidence boosting win in a Wolverhampton claimer and both may figure but Hazelrigg is preferred.
Amazing Tiger (GER) 5-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leading pair and looked awkward over 1f out, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Penton Hook (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Capucci 15-2 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, switched right and stayed on well inisde final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 7f clm stks (5) pol beating Beauchamp Viceroy (9-5) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Hazelrigg (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Green Park (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Sadeek 33-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 4f out, remained prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 17, 9l behind Without Prejudice (9-2) at York 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sep.
Tangerine Trees 12-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 10th of 12, 14l behind Go Go Green (9-0) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Island Chief 16-1 (8-4) Led early, chased leader, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 13l behind Faithful Ruler (9-4) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Ancient Cross 13-8fav (9-5) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway 2f out, soon pressed winner, ran on, unable to quicken towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Hobson (9-5) at Leicester 7f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Belle Noverre (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway in 7th 2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, no extra final furlong and weakened, 11th of 14, 5l behind Sugar Baby Love (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol.
Ishiadancer 7-1 (8-13) Always prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Salerosa (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Sep.
Nuit Sombre (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong, last of 14, 39l behind Rio Cobolo (8-12) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Azure Mist 7-2 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Sham Sheer (8-11) at Folkestone 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Soon outpaced, last of 11, 25l behind Silver Guest (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Micky Mac (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Simple Rhythm (9-1) at Nottingham 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Methaaly (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge and edged right inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, ran on, won at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Leverage (8-13) by nk, 9 ran.
Mister Jingles 4-1 (8-6) Close up, went 2nd over 2f out, led on inside well over 1f out, hard ridden final furlong, held on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol beating Herbert Crescent (8-8) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
