led early, tracked leader after 1f, disputed lead 4f out, led under 3f out, went clear under 2f out, ran on strongly from over 1f out, well clear and eased inside final furlong, easily
held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, some headway over 2f out, took 2nd over 1f out, ran on same pace and no chance with winner final furlong
dwelt, in rear and soon detached, pushed along and struggling 4f out, no impression until headway over 1f out, held final furlong but kept on
tracked leader early and raced freely, chased leaders after 1f, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
reared in stalls, chased leaders early, led after 1f, pressed and disputed lead 4f out, headed under 3f out, outpaced by winner under 2f out, kept on same pace until weakened gradually inside final furlong
NonRunner
Jim Goldie runs a couple of recent winners with Graces Quest scoring at Carlisle last month and WICKYWICKYWHEELS (NAP) winning over a longer trip here five days ago. The latter also scored over track and trip in May with Crystal Guard behind and is taken to defy a penalty in this lower grade. Red Bond posted one of his better efforts when placed at Ayr last time ahead of Granite City Doc while the maiden Russian Virtue has switched yards.
Wickywickywheels (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway on outside 2f out, stayed on well to lead narrowly final 110 yards, always doing enough, won at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Pons Aelius (8-8) by nk, 8 ran.
Graces Quest 6-4fav (9-9) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, ran on well, pushed out, won at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Tele Red (9-8) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Russian Virtue 13-2 (10-2) Soon led at fast pace, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened tamely, last of 6, 7 3/4l behind Franco Grasso (10-2) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp (6) gf in May.
Granite City Doc 50-1 (9-13) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, improved over 2f out, went third inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Flying Moon (9-12) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Crystal Guard (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, mid-division, headway on outer to lead briefly over 4f out, headed rounding home turn when ridden, weakened gradually from 2f out, last of 6, 3l behind Myboymax (9-6) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Red Bond (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, nudged along under 3f out, not clear run and switched right over 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, no impression in 3rd until ran on closing stages, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Flying Moon (8-6) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jun.