chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
soon led and raced keen, headed 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up, driven along over 4f out, soon struggling
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch and raced keen, weakened 2f out
held up, effort over 2f, never dangerous
mid-division, no impression from 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Not the worst seller in history but with several trying headgear for the first time the advice is to tread with caution; the pin comes down on IDENTITY ahead of Little Tokyo and Digit. The last-named is very consistent and has gone close in this grade before. A repeat of his recent Hamilton second would put him in the frame however it is not easy to see something improving past him. The prime suspect is Identity who drops in class for the first time today. The highest-rated in the field, he has shown in the past that he handles this ground and looks worth siding with. Svindal tries blinkers, as does The Kilkenny Kat, whilst Abuelito John tries a visor. Nothing To Worry is quickly dropped in grade, as is Kabougg. Little Tokyo has bits and pieces of form that makes it of interest, whilst Nchike was bought back in after winning a Thirsk seller and his trainer thinks a bit of him. Tough stuff, but Identity gets the nod.
Nchike 7-2 (8-11) Made all, stayed on well final furlong, won at Thirsk 6f 2yo sll (5) sft beating Glan Lady (8-6) by 2l, 14 ran.
Abuelito John (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 3f out, always towards rear, 7th of 11, 19l behind Talking Hands (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
El Bobby (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Behind and soon outpaced, ridden halfway, no impression until stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Compton Ford (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo sll (6) gd in Aug.
Just Five (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong, no chance with front pair, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Dougie Peel (8-11) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gf in Jul.
Little Tokyo (USA) 14-1 (8-10) Dwelt, in rear and outpaced, ridden halfway, no impression, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Scenic Pass (8-4) at Hamilton 6f 2yo clm (6) gs.
Nothing To Worry (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Speed to halfway, soon behind, last of 15, 15l behind Portugese Caddy (8-9) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Svindal (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Went badly right start, raced centre, soon chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 16, 25l behind Hollow Green (8-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo sll (6) hvy.
The Kilkenny Kat (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 18th of 20, 16l behind One Cool Kitty (8-10) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Digit 11-4 (8-3) Close up, ridden to chase winner from halfway, no impression, 2nd of 6, 7l behind Scenic Pass (8-4) at Hamilton 6f 2yo clm (6) gs.
Identity 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 8l behind Silent Hero (9-1) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Jessica Mary (IRE) 9-2 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Nchike (8-11) at Thirsk 6f 2yo sll (5) sft.
Smoke Me A Kipper (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) With leader, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 25l behind Woteva (9-6) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy.
Loched Up 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 8l behind Dougie Peel (8-11) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gs in Aug.
Kabougg 8-1 (8-9) Always behind, ridden 3f out, never a danger, 8th of 10, 12l behind Nun Today (8-9) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol in Jul.
