prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
edged left start, keen in midfield on outside, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, detached in rear, soon recovered to regain touch with group, ridden and some headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
midfield, pushed into prominent position over 3f out, ran on under pressure to chase leader over 1f out, kept on final furlong, lost 2nd on line
pressed leader, travelled strongly to lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, drew clear final furlong
tracked leading pair, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
always towards rear
keen in midfield, headway when not much room over 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, took 2nd on line
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, slightly short of room over 2f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out, kept on without troubling leaders final furlong
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Apart from Heer Me, most of these have a chance at the weights though recent Ayr winner Lucky Violet carries a penalty. Monaadhil hasn’t won since 2017 but has plummeted down the ratings. Clotherholme is 0-15 while Castlehill Retreat may be best on the all-weather and lacks a recent run. FRENCH RED was behind Lucky Violet earlier this month but is better off at the weights and finished second twice over 6f last month – the three-year-old is worth another try over this longer trip.
Lucky Violet (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, niggled along under 3f out, headway when not clear run and switched left over 2f out, closed into 5th over 1f out, took 3rd entering final 1f, ran on strongly inside final furlong and led final strides, won at Ayr 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Mi Capricho (9-11) by shd, 13 ran.
Billyfairplay (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, held every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Exchequer (9-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Castlehill Retreat 11-1 (9-4) Missed break, in rear, ridden before halfway, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Storm Melody (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Clotherholme (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Clay Regazzoni (9-10) at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Exchequer (IRE) 15-2 (10-1) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, no extra, 10th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Russco (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Heer Me 100-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 12th of 13, 13 1/2l behind Bawaader (9-5) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Lagenda 40-1 (8-13) Raced in rear, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, never involved, last of 11, 23 1/2l behind Klopp of The Kop (10-0) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Monaadhil (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) In touch, pushed along 3f out, short lived effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 3 3/4l behind Merricourt (9-1) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
French Red (IRE) 17-2 (8-8) Close up, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Bawaader (9-5) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Royal Guard (GER) 9-4fav (8-13) Tracked leader far side, ridden well over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Eastern Star (9-5) at Leicester 6f stks (6) gf in Jul.
Reely Bonnie 11-1 (9-5) Steadied start, behind, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Antagonize (9-11) at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Spartakos 7-1 (8-5) In rear, beginning to close when pushed after 3f out, ridden inside final furlong and hung right slightly, kept on well, 4th of 12, 3l behind Obee Jo (9-12) at Carlisle 6f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
