always prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong, no impression towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon switched right, always behind
chased leaders, not much room briefly over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
slightly squeezed out soon after start, raced keenly towards rear, hampered after 1f, hung left to stand side from well over 1f out, never in contention
went right start, made virtually all, driven out
chased leaders, edged left and unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, never dangerous
bumped start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong
held up, raced keenly, ridden 2f out, never in contention
hampered start, tracked leaders, raced keenly, pressing winner well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, raced keenly, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
A competitive claimer here where TIMELORD is selected to get the better of Jehu, while Aegean Destiny and Al Khimiya can go well. In a slide rule decision, Timelord has got the vote based on the promise of his Epsom run over this trip earlier in the month, a reasonable draw, the potential for some value in his price, plus the presence of Frankie Dettori in the saddle, as no one rides this track better. Jehu has had plenty of chances and was fancied at Catterick last week, when he again ran well in defeat. He looks a leading player at these weights, but even he is worse off with the selection than if this were a handicap. Aegean Destiny will be full of confidence after wins in a Leicester seller and going close in a claimer last time, and she is not badly off at the weights with most so has a squeak. Al Khimiya is open to some improvement after just a handful of outings and was competitive enough in a Wolverhampton handicap last time to believe she can have a say here. Rainsborough goes well at this level and on this surface, so you would have to give him due respect, but Timelord can travel home in front.
Jehu 11-2 (9-3) Mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Tominator (9-4) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Naseby (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Behind, pushed along 4f out, never a factor, 8th of 10, 16l behind Azizi (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jul.
Rainsborough 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leading pair, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 11l behind Circumvent (9-5) at Leicester 7f 2yo nov stk (4) gf.
Taper Jean Girl (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Raced wide, held up in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 16l behind Mr Mahoganeigh (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Catchanova (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Held up, switched left over 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 8l behind Theladyinquestion (8-6) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Aegean Destiny 7-4 (8-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Dr Mathias (8-13) at Ffos Las 1m 2yo clm (5) gd.
Al Khimiya (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Thomas Baines (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Ragsta (IRE) 17-2 (8-10) Dwelt, in rear, ridden 3f out, never nearer, 8th of 14, 8l behind Pullyourfingerout (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (4) gf.
Theladyisatramp 8-1 (9-0) Slowly away, soon pushed along in rear, never a factor, 8th of 12, 11l behind Emirates Hills (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo stks (5) gf in Aug.
Timelord (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Prominent, every chance 2f out, weakened 1f out, 10th of 15, 12l behind Fantastic Pick (8-2) at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Rose Bed (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Dwelt, outpaced, soon ridden along, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 7l behind Maidtorun (8-12) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in May.
Kate Skate 10-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Rakhine (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
High Trail (IRE) Acclamation filly out of Set Trail.
Pont D'avignon 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, never nearer, 8th of 11, 8l behind Interlace (9-0) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol.
