pulled hard, soon close up, ridden over 2f out, every chance well over 12f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to go 3rd final furlong
raced wide, held up in touch, pushed along and hung right from over 3f out, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, challenged winner inside final furlong, kept on, not pace of winner
keen, led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong
led 1f, chased leaders after, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader over 6f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always in rear
steadied start, held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, asserted towards finish
held up, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to go 4th inside final furlong, not reached leaders
Riggins is a fascinating contender and is fancied to defy an absence and overcome the likes of Diamond Yas, Golden Desert and Big Noise. Riggins is a well bred Cape Cross colt who forged clear in the style of a serious performer to thrash the opposition in a Wolverhampton maiden in the spring of last year. He's presumably had a few problems but connections have been patient and clearly believe that he retains his ability if entries in the Cambridgeshire and the big Newbury handicap in September are anything to go by. He'll need to climb the weights if he's to have a chance of fulfilling those engagements and can make a start by winning this heat. Golden Desert was impressive last time but has a rise in the weights to cope with on his first attempt at this trip whilst Diamond Yas will probably need to find some improvement if she's to score here. Mesbaah finds winning difficult whilst Big Noise has failed to build on last year's promise although has been staying on fairly well the last twice and may need this trip now. A good heat, which may see the exciting Riggins maintain his unbeaten record.
Golden Desert (IRE) 6-1 (10-4) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Secret Night (9-5) by 2l, 20 ran.
Vainglory (USA) 50-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway, effort 2f out, soon weakened, 23rd of 25, 12l behind Laa Rayb (9-7) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Murfreesboro 20-1 (9-2) Held up, plenty to do when headway over 1f out, chased winner entering final furlong, closed towards finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Russki (9-9) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Big Noise 8-1 (8-11) Held up, pushed along halfway, headway and hung right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Kalahari Gold (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) sft.
Captain Jacksparra (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Bomber Command (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jul.
Mesbaah (IRE) 10-3 (9-13) Led, clear halfway, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Nevada Desert (9-1) at Beverley 1m hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Rainbow Mirage (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden 2f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 10l behind Zero Tolerance (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) hvy.
Froissee 11-2 (9-1) In touch, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Nans Joy (10-0) at Ascot 7f fll hcp (2) gd.
Riggins (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Held up, headway well over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on strongly, impressive, won at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Apr '07 beating Diksie Dancer (8-12) by 7l, 11 ran.
Diamond Yas (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Mountain Pride (9-6) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
