chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
awkward start, held up in 5th, switched left, headway over 2f out, ridden to go 3rd well over 1f out, soon edged left, stayed on same pace
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no response
made all, keen early, ridden final furlong, unchallenged
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
held up in last, edged left, effort over 2f out, no impression, soon beaten
reminders soon after start, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon dropped away
The trio for the shortlist would appear to be DABBERS RIDGE, Fremen and Kings Point with the vote given to the first mentioned. The selection has won two of his last three starts and there is little doubt that he is a leading player in this grade. He has been off the track since early July but if he sees out this longer trip today then he can continue to pay his way. Fremen has no such concerns with the trip and he is chasing a hat-trick of successes today. It was a weak claimer he won last time but he did do the job in some style and he is entitled to be involved in the shake-up. His stablemate Kings Point is eased in grade and he has to be respected. He has won over the course and distance but he has been a little below-par of late so he is hard to recommend with confidence. Jim Goldie has his string in good form at present so both Willyn and Papa's Princess are worth considering, but the vote goes to Dabbers Ridge.
Kings Point (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind My Gacho (9-6) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Fremen (USA) 5-2 (9-13) Held up, headway 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, eased towards finish comfortably, won at Hamilton 1m clm stks (6) gs in Aug beating Bold Indian (8-10) by 6l, 9 ran.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 11-8fav (9-8) Held up in touch, pushed along and stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Redcar 7f app clm stks (5) fm in Jul beating Efidium (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
King of The Moors (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Raced keenly, led after 1f, driven and headed over 1f out, ridden and lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Morocchius (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Bed Fellow (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Raced keenly in touch, chased winner over 3f out to 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 9l behind Oddsmaker (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Papa's Princess 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 9l behind Whipma Whopma Gate (8-13) at Newcastle 1m sell stks (6) gs.
Willyn (IRE) 17-2 (9-6) Soon behind, never dangerous, 14th of 15, 29l behind Daaweitza (10-11) at Redcar 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Persian Peril 25-1 (9-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 11l behind Rangefinder (9-10) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
