in touch stands side, driven 2f out, soon beaten
led stands side, ridden and every chance 1f until no extra inside final furlong
steadied start, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out until driven and led inside final furlong
chased leaders standside, challenged 2f out, kept on final furlong
prominent standside, ridden 2f out, driven and soon beaten
dwelt, raced standside, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
led far side, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders far side, stumbled after a furlong, switched standside, ridden and soon beaten
in touch far side, ridden halfway, soon beaten
prominent and keen far side, driven 2f out, soon beaten
prominent standside, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, stands side, ridden and one pace final 2f
prominent far side, ridden to lead 1f out, driven, headed and no extra inside final furlong
prominent stands side, ridden and one pace final furlong
in touch, stands side, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent and keen far side, driven 2f out, soon weakened
As ever a minefield for punters with most of the field still open to plenty of improvement and narrow preference is for BLAZING BUCK ahead of Bright Enough and Needwood Lad. The selection steps up in class today after winning just an ordinary maiden at Warwick. He has shown an ability to act on soft ground and with the form of his second run behind Athania (easy winner since) looking solid, he could go well at a fair price. Lucky Redback has more experience than most which will stand him in good stead, however it is not hard to see something improving past him especially with quicker ground more suitable. Satwa Laird was impressive last time and the step up in trip should pose no problems, whilst Needwood Lad could be well-drawn and has shown the necessary ability to win a race of this nature. Amethyst Dawn and Cook's Endeavour join Beautiful Breeze in a strong Yorkshire challenge, however recent renewals have gone down South and so Mister Dee Bee, Advertise and Ballantrae merit respect. High Alert is keen enough over this trip and may not quite last home like last time. A very difficult start to the Leger Festival and we will tentatively side with Blazing Buck.
Lucky Redback (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Steadied start, took keen hold, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, still every chance approaching final furlong, kept on well for 2nd, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Lahaleeb (8-1) at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Come And Go (UAE) 10-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Desert Phantom (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Aug.
Ballantrae (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 14l behind Rainbow View (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Aug.
Satwa Laird Evensfav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, eased near finish, won at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug beating Lookafternumberone (9-3) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Inheritor (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-3) Led, headed after 2f, remained in touch, regained lead 3f out, kept on final furlong, won at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Mannlichen (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Needwood Lad 7-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead far side inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Coleorton Choice (8-8) at Ripon 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
High Alert 10-3 (9-7) Soon led, clear over 1f out, weakened near finish, caught post, 2nd of 8, shd behind Lethal Glaze (8-8) at Goodwood 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Beautiful Breeze (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) In touch, soon pushed along, lost place 3f out, no impression after, 5th of 11, 9l behind Night of Fortune (9-1) at Chester 7f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Fol Liam 3-1 (9-5) Soon ridden and switched stands' side, every chance 1f out, hard ridden and just failed on the line, 2nd of 10, hd behind Lisburn (8-9) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Full of Nature 66-1 (8-6) Slightly hampered start, towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 12th of 19, 10l behind Elnawin (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug.
Go Go Green (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Keen, made all, ridden over 1f out, soon hung right, all out, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug beating Count Almaviva (9-4) by a nk, 6 ran.
Blazing Buck 13-8fav (8-13) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Aug beating Hameildaeme (7-13) by 1l, 9 ran.
Mister Dee Bee (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division stand side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Such Optimism (8-8) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug.
Amethyst Dawn (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Aug beating Choral Festival (9-0) by 1l, 13 ran.
Cook's Endeavour (USA) 11-10fav (9-3) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on when challenged inside final furlong, won at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Nasri (9-3) by a hd, 9 ran.
Advertise 9-4fav (8-9) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led and edged right over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, won at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) sft in Aug beating Chalk Hill Blue (8-4) by 2l, 11 ran.
Bright Enough 7-2 (9-3) Soon led, headed over 6f out, led over 4f out until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 21l behind River Captain (9-4) at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
