held up in mid-division when brought down 5f out
tracked leaders, hampered 5f out, ridden inside final 3f, weakened entering final 2f
towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final 75 yards
behind, hampered 5f out, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten
mid-division, hampered 5f out, some headway 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
chased leaders, left 2nd 5f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
always behind
in touch in 6th, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance 2f out, stayed same pace inside final furlong
led until injured 5f out and pulled up
towards rear, slightly hampered 5f out, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
in mid-division when badly hampered 5f out, no chance after, not recover
steadied start, in rear when brought down 5f out
took keen hold, chased leader, left in lead 5f out, driven along 3f out, stayed on under pressure until no extra and headed final 75 yards
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
HARLESTONE TIMES clearly didn't get home over a longer trip in the Northumberland Plate last time but had won well here over 1m4f on his previous start. Proven ability on this track is always a plus and John Dunlop's gelding is taken to bounce back with today's faster going also in his favour. Verdant should give a good account despite top weight as this is the first time he's contested a handicap since winning at this meeting last year. Sharaayeen could be interesting trying a new trip but he finished just behind Classic Vintage at Haydock last time and Amanda Perrett's charge is another who has gone well here in the past.
Verdant 4-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Jukebox Jury (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f Listed Stakes (4yo+) (1) gs in Jun.
Sabotage (UAE) 25-1 (9-13) Prominent on outer, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 18, 13l behind Tactician (9-5) at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd.
Petara Bay (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Held up behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, just failed for 3rd, 4th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Tominator (8-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Harlestone Times (IRE) 6-1fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 19, 32l behind Tominator (8-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Sentry Duty (FR) 8-1 (9-0) Held up, headway on outside 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 6th of 8, 11l behind Chiberta King (9-0) at Sandown 2m Listed Stakes (4yo+) (1) gd.
Investissement 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 18th of 19, 45l behind Tominator (8-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Woolfall Treasure 66-1 (9-9) Held up in touch on outer, pushed along over 5f out, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, last of 18, well behind Tactician (9-5) at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd.
Sirvino 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, lost place when short of room and hampered on bend over 4f out, no impression after, 13th of 17, 7l behind Halicarnassus (8-13) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) gf.
Captain John Nixon 13-2 (9-4) Made all, ridden clear over 2f out, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Kempton 2m hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Jun beating Seaside Sizzler (8-12) by 10l, 8 ran.
Mystery Star (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 13th of 19, 29l behind Tominator (8-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Sharaayeen 11-2fav (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 8th of 17, 5l behind Halicarnassus (8-13) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) gf.
Activate 7-1 (9-0) Towards rear of mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never able to challenge, weakened and eased 1f out, 16th of 19, 37l behind Tominator (8-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Icon Dream (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 6l behind Tactician (9-5) at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd.
Classic Vintage (USA) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong without troubling leaders, 7th of 17, 4l behind Halicarnassus (8-13) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) gf.
