prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, outpaced entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish
prominent, ridden when weakening over 1f out
tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
towards rear, switched left and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, always in rear division
chased leaders to halfway
It can be worth chancing a small investment in Sweet Lime now that she steps into a handicap for the first time, as she has nowhere to hide off a mark of 80. Top weight Yankee George has a bit to find with the selection on a line through Silent Times, so a bigger threat may be posed by the unexposed Creative Mind and Violet Ballerina. The last named won an ordinary race at Brighton at the start of August - showing grim determination as she was all at sea on the undulating course. The daughter of Namid has more on her plate here but, as he debut form is working out well, she has to be respected here. Creative Mind may have come into the race with an unbeaten record had her jockey not lost his whip during her Carlisle debut. She put the record straight at Catterick when she was last seen out and comes here fresh for the autumn campaign. The market will give us a good gauge as to how ready she is for this afternoon's contest. But it will be interesting to see if she heads for the Challenge Trophy at Yarmouth next Tuesday. However, Sweet Lime appeals on the grounds of value for the time being. The best has yet to be seen of this son of Danehill Dancer and he should not be underestimated today.
Yankee George (IRE) Evensfav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Peter Island (9-0) at Chester 7f 2yo clm (5) gf in Aug.
Categorical 4-5fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance when carried slightly left inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn (5) fbs in Jul beating Princess Cleo (8-9) by a shd, 10 ran.
Archon Star (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug beating Stage Flight (8-8) by a hd, 10 ran.
Sweet Lime (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind River Lena (8-9) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Violet Ballerina (IRE) 11-8fav (8-11) Held up, headway to join leaders 4f out, led and hung left approaching 2f out, just held on, won at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf in Aug beating Desert Flair (8-11) by a nk, 5 ran.
Creative Mind (IRE) 2-1 (8-7) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Catterick 7f nov aut stk (5) gf in Jul beating Dont Dili Dali (7-12) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Mormeatmic 6-1 (9-0) Soon behind, 8th of 12, 8l behind Pickett (9-0) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs in Jun.
Nawaqees 5-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, switched left 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Stratham (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
European Dream (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway 3f out, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Anna Pavlova (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Carr Hall (IRE) 20-1 (7-12) Held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 9l behind Genari (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2yo hcp (2) gd.
Duel In The Sands 80-1 (8-4) Held up in rear stand side, headway under pressure over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 11, 3l behind Suits Me (9-1) at Newcastle 1m nov stk (6) gf in Aug.
Andorran (GER) 12-1 (8-9) Towards rear stands' side, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 18l behind Surely Truly (8-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
Daaweitza 50-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 11l behind Manston (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Dizzy Dreamer (IRE) (8-9) Prominent until weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Confidential Lady (8-9) at Deauville 7f in Aug.
North Walk (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, all out, won at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Wee Charlie Castle (9-0) by a nk, 16 ran.
