led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden to lead again well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
chased leaders, not much room over 2f out until approaching final furlong, soon weakened
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed last 50 yards, no extra
towards rear, ridden and headway well over 1f out, one pace
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to lead near finish
slowly into stride, in rear, headway when not much room well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, led after 1f, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
mid-division, not much room over 4f out, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, led 50 yards out, headed near finish
towards rear, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
towards rear, effort over 2f, no impression
Plenty of course and distance winners in the lineup and our vote goes to recent winner Border Artist ahead of Mister Jingles. The selection won in grand fashion at Yarmouth last time out and is suited by this quick ground. He is better on the turf than on the all-weather and still on a fair mark, he is fancied to win again. Mister Jingles disappointed when last seen however Richard Whitaker's charge could bounce back with the blinkers discarded and the trusty visor (worn for all three wins) back on. No Grouse is another who needs to bounce back from an average effort but he may find this race easier, whilst Wind Shuffle is unexposed and needs a check in the market. Terry Molloy and Ducal Pip Squeak are two interesting three-year-old's and could run well, along with Saraaf who has conditions to suit and despite his elderly status, he cannot be ruled out at one of his favourite tracks. At a price Spinning could go well despite looking high enough in the weights, however we are happy to return to Border Artist to win again.
Ducal Pip Squeak 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Nans Best (9-4) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Sept.
Mister Jingles 6-1 (9-8) In touch, effort and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 12l behind Young Bertie (9-5) at Pontefract 1m hcap (6) frm in Sept.
Wind Shuffle (GER) 14-1 (9-1) Always in rear, 9th of 12, 8l behind Paddywack (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Sept.
No Grouse 10-1 (8-8) Always behind, 14th of 17, 8l behind Neon Blue (9-1) at York 7f hcap (5) gf in Sept.
Spinning 9-1 (9-3) Behind, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 14, 5l behind Kirkby's Treasure (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gs in Sept.
Border Artist 15-2 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway from over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Yarmouth 7f hcap (6) gd in Sept beating Mugeba (8-10) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Sarraaf (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden well over 1f out, soon headway, one pace final furlong, 8th of 11, 3l behind Oeuf A La Neige (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 1f clm (6) gf in Sept.
Attacca 18-1 (8-7) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Dispol Isle (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sept.
Terry Molloy (IRE) 17-2 (10-2) Led, ridden along over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Bolton Hall (10-11) at Beverley 1m amt hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Nufoudh (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, 16th of 17, 10l behind Neon Blue (9-1) at York 7f hcap (5) gf in Sept.
Cabourg (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 5th of 15, 6l behind John Keats (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Bold Haze 16-1 (9-0) Held up in touch stand side, ridden 2f out, no extra, 9th of 17, 6l behind Quicks The Word (8-11) at Newcastle 6f hcap (6) gf in Sept.
Falmassim 25-1 (9-0) Behind far side group, headway over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Quicks The Word (8-11) at Newcastle 6f hcap (6) gf in Sept.
Fairy Monarch (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 17th of 18, 15l behind Grandad Bill (8-13) at Thirsk 1m hcap (6) gf in Sept.
