raced centre, overall leader until halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced centre tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
raced centre, slowly into stride, outpaced
raced centre, held up, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders
raced stands side, hung right throughout, led this trio until overall leader halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
raced stands side close up, ridden over 2f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
raced stands side tracked leader, overall leader 2f out, ridden out
dwelt raced centre, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
dwelt raced centre, held up, ridden and weakened 2f out
It usually pays to follow a sprinter in form and Bermondsey Bob enters that category seeking a three-timer. However, those recent successes have been a dead-heat and a photo-finish verdict and he might find life tough conceding weight all round, albeit in a tightly-knit handicap. Preference is for the very consistent VOLITO who rather blotted his copybook when well beaten in a Carlisle apprentice handicap last time. However, he was hampered that day and is better judged on previous efforts. Seamus Shindig is dropping rapidly down the weights and could get involved but the more in-form pair of Chinese Democracy and Mati Hari Blue make more each-way appeal in a tricky contest.
Bermondsey Bob (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Chased clear leader, closing when rider dropped whip 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, held on, all out, won at Brighton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Comadoir (9-3) by hd, 8 ran.
Earlsmedic 15-2 (8-10) Went right start, raced wide in touch, chased leaders and ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind We Have A Dream (10-0) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Volito 4-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway and edged right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind Needy McCredie (8-5) at Carlisle 6f app hcp (5) gd.
Seamus Shindig 4-1 (9-2) Held up in last pair, headway centre halfway, disputing 2nd and edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Volito (9-0) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Alpha Tauri (USA) 40-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, led early, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 22l behind Mymumsaysimthebest (9-2) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Emiratesdotcom 5-1fav (9-9) Chased leaders stands' side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Bermondsey Bob (9-7) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun.
Mata Hari Blue 10-1 (9-8) Raced stand side, with leader, led and overall leader halfway, ridden over 1f out, headed final strides, 2nd of 14, nk behind Istiqdaam (9-9) at Leicester 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Chinese Democracy (USA) 6-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon hard ridden, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Dancing Welcome (9-2) at Chepstow 7f fll hcp (5) gs.
Errigal Lad 15-2 (9-2) Dwelt raced stand side, in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 7l behind Istiqdaam (9-9) at Leicester 6f app hcp (6) gf.
