slowly away, behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
went left start, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
with leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
slowly away, always behind, tailed off over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and one pace over 1f out
Nonrunner
An interesting race can go to Mr Sandicliffe, who has done very little wrong in his starts so far, and he is preferred over The Osteopath and Gallery Girl, who have both shaped up encouragingly so far. Naughty Nod also caught the eye on his debut at Catterick and he can be expected to post an improved display here. His yard have been in good form and he is worth noting in the betting market. Gallery Girl stepped up on her debut when she was third behind a couple of useful types at Thirsk when she was last seen out. She needs to continue progressing but looks capable of winning a race at some point. The Osteopath shapes as if he will handle any cut in the ground and is entitled to respect. He may also be ready for a step up in trip though. Therefore, we stick Mr Sandicliffe, whose length and a quarter defeat inflicted by subsequent Richmond Stakes winner Always Hopeful sets the standard here.
Genau (IRE) Grand Lodge gelding out of Intizaa, half-brother to winning miler.
Hounded 9-2 (8-9) Always in touch, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Hill of Almhuim (8-7) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Lovely Dubai (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 11, 26l behind Maggies Farm (8-6) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Naughty Nod (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 1f out, rallied and every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Palace Episode (9-0) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Mr Sandicliffe 8-11fav (9-0) Went left start, tracked leader, ridden halfway, unable to quicken final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Always Hopeful (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.
The Osteopath (IRE) 3-1fav (8-6) Went right start, in touch stands' side, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 4l behind Silidan (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Gallery Girl (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Behind, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind High Heel Sneakers (8-11) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jun.
Regal Connection (USA) Deputy Commander filly out of a once-raced US mare. Half-sister to a 6f winner.
Les Soeurs (IRE) Indian Lodge filly, half-sister to winners over 6f & 7f.
Miss Dixie Bertolini filly, half-sister to numerous winners including the useful River Belle, winner of a Group 3 race.
Murielle Diktat filly out of Pearl Venture. Dam a winner from 5f to 16f.
Miss Lovat 7-1 (8-5) Led 1f, led again 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Curtail (9-4) at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Jul.
