chased leaders, 2nd over 2f out, no impression on winner from over 1f out, stayed on same pace
tracked leader, led 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, in touch 6f out, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led, headed 4f out, weakened from over 3f out, well behind final 2f
in rear, closed from 7f out, led 3f out, clear from over 1f out, easily
chased leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace
awkward start and lost many lengths, always well behind
chased leaders, went alone to far rail over 4f out, lost place over 2f out
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STONEHAM has the impost of topweight but deservedly so and has every chance if remaining at the level of his latest run when a fine fourth in a highly competitive staying handicap in Musselburgh. He stays this trip well, handles good ground and has gone well for inexperienced pilots on a number of occasions. Waiting For Richie also appeals as an up-and-coming sort with only a handful of starts in the book and looks likely to appreciate this first attempt at 2m after a career-best effort last time at York over a couple of furlongs less. Tempuran hacked up last time but in a lesser contest over a shorter trip and is clearly in good form, whilst the consistent Wordiness and recent hurdles winner, Three Colours Red, are others to consider.
Stormin Tom (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, progress to lead over 7f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 16l behind Great Fighter (9-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Waiting For Richie 16-1 (8-2) Raced wide close up, slightly outpaced over 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, nk behind Theydon Grey (9-5) at York 1m 6f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Barizan (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Close up, lost place 9f out and soon ridden along, rallied over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 6, 16l behind Zenafire (9-13) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Tempuran 6-1 (10-7) Made all, soon clear, unchallenged when driven 2f out, stayed on well, very easily, won at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Strictly Art (10-11) by 9l, 7 ran.
Wordiness 12-1 (8-10) Held up in last pair, steady headway tracking leaders over 4f out, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Hawkerland (9-5) at Chepstow 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Three Colours Red (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway 3 out, challenged last, edged right flat, soon led, stayed on, won at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jun beating Bhakti (11-6) by 1l, 10 ran.
Art History (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) In touch, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Paddy's Rock (8-2) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Beaumont's Party (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Chased leaders to over 4f out, soon behind and struggling, tailed off final 2f, last of 7, 33 3/4l behind Tempuran (10-7) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Stoneham 18-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Great Fighter (9-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Mishko (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Close up, headway to chase clear winner 2f out, no impression and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 6, 16 3/4l behind Zenafire (9-13) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Tawseef (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Chased leaders on outside, 2nd after 2 out, driven and no impression on winner from last bend but stayed on, 2nd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Boruma (11-10) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Celtic Power 16-1 (9-10) Soon led narrowly, headed after 3f, tracked leader, led again narrowly 5f out, headed 2f out, no chance with winner when lost place over 1f out, modest 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Donnachies Girl (10-4) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
