held up in touch, headway over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
slolwy into stride, driven forward to lead, hard pressed over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
in touch, effort well over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, every chance over 1f out, weakened closing stages
Nonrunner
Kieren Fallon's presence on Pettochside is interesting, though Chris Gordon's charge has never won from a mark this high. Meandmyshadow bounced back to winning form in a muddling race at Newcastle and, though carrying a penalty, she's won off a higher mark in the past. After a victory at Ayr, Layla's Hero couldn't quite cope with a penalty at Doncaster and is up another 1lb though his overall form puts him in the picture. Jumbo Steps hasn't won since joining Jim Goldie from Ireland so a chance is taken on SHOWTIME STAR. Alan Swinbank's charge hasn't had much racing and didn't run well over the minimum trip here a couple of weeks ago but had earlier only been beaten a short-head over the course and distance, with the veteran Red Cape just behind, and can get off the mark.
Pettochside 7-2fav (9-9) Held up in last trio, ridden in 5th and no impression over 1f out, 5th of 9, 7l behind Panther Patrol (8-10) at Newbury 6f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Meandmyshadow 11-2 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Newcastle 6f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Percy's Gal (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Perfect Blossom 10-1 (9-6) Dwelt, towards rear and outpaced, kept on from 1f out, 4th of 6, 5l behind Space Artist (9-11) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Layla's Hero (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Ace Master (9-1) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Niceonemyson 10-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, 7th of 12, 11l behind Ace Master (9-1) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Red Cape (FR) 5-1 (8-7) Led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Solar Spirit (9-12) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Jumbo Steps (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up in main group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms, 4th of 11, 11l behind Klynch (9-12) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Showtime Star 9-2 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, bumped over 1f out, no real progress, 7th of 13, 6l behind Perfect Words (9-3) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Foxtrot Pearl (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased, 13th of 15, 13l behind Choc'a'moca (9-3) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
