mid-division, ridden and headway when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and every chance over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent and keen, steadied over 4f out, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
always towards rear
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, once pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, soon weakened
always behind
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, not clear run, lost place over 4f out, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
Phluke continues in fine form and can prove the answer in the finale, with Sewmuch Character, Nevada Desert, Kirkby's Treasure and No Grouse others to note. This apprentice contest sees Phluke bid for his third win in four starts after successes at Warwick in June, and more recently Brighton where he battled on well to beat Night Wolf. He is very capable at this level and has obvious claims in this company. Sewmuch Character has dropped to a favourable handicap mark and showed at Folkestone last week that his turn may be near, while Kirkby's Treasure is a bit in and out but could make the frame at least if on a going day. Nevada Desert may find this trip on the short side, and No Grouse has to contend with stall 12 but has a couple of victories to his credit this term. With question marks over most of them though, Phluke has leading claims.
Kirkby's Treasure 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out and hung left, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Middleton Grey (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Nevada Desert (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Opening Ceremony (8-13) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (3) gf.
Phluke 6-1 (9-9) Winner, with leader, led halfway, ridden 2f out, clear approaching final furlong, won at Brighton 7f hcp (5) frm beating Night Wolf (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
No Grouse 4-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 7l behind Roman Quintet (9-2) at Leicester 6f stk 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Hand Chime 14-1 (8-12) Always prominent, ridden and one pace final 2f, 5th of 13, 6l behind Blue Empire (8-10) at Chester 1m app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Sewmuch Character 5-1 (8-4) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Monashee Prince (8-6) at Folkestone 7f app hcp (5) gf.
Piccleyes 16-1 (8-1) Always towards rear, 9th of 15, 7l behind Blackheath (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gf.
Pauline's Prince 8-1 (8-4) With leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind African Breeze (8-10) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
