led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
raced alone far side
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, effort, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, headway when not much room over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on strongly to chase winner inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
held up in touch, headway, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
A competitive claimer here and there is very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Amorist, Nuit Sombre and Just Intersky and the vote is given to Amorist. The selection was a fair fifth in a handicap behind Indian's Feather last time out. He looks sure to have come on for the run and with the drop in grade also looking to be in his favour he looks a value bet in an open affair. Nuit Sombre rates the main danger on his latest fifth behind Gongidas he is another dropping in grade and with his yard liking a tilt at the ring he should be watched in the market. Just Intersky has disappointed of late over hurdles of late, and although he may be suited by the return to the flat, he can not be put forward with much confidence. Yo Pedro is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is hard to win with. However he could improve for the fitting of first time blinkers. Of the remainder Bylaw Star looks vulnerable under top weight and in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Amorist,.
Baylaw Star 14-1 (9-4) Led, ridden, headed over 2f out, kept on until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Frank Crow (9-1) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Just Intersky (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 6l behind dhtrs Sweet Pickle (8-8) & Dvinsky (8-12) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Nuit Sombre (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Slowly away, always behind, 5th of 7, 7l behind Gongidas (9-7) at Nottingham 1m hcap (4) sft in Jul.
Passionately Royal 12-1 (8-9) With leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner final furlong, 2nd of 15, 3l behind Blue Empire (9-4) at Thirsk 1m sll hcp (6) gd.
Biarritz 100-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 10, 26l behind Primo Way (8-13) at Hamilton 1m clm (6) gs.
Judge Neptune 16-1 (8-7) Behind, soon lost touch, last of 8, 25l behind Silca Key (9-5) at Ayr 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Domesday (UAE) 100-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 13, 7l behind Ruby Legend (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f sll (6) gd.
Following Flow (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Copper King (9-5) at Carlisle 7f clm (6) gf in Jul.
Monroe Gold 50-1 (9-5) Led, headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 25l behind Medjugorje Message (8-10) at Southwell 1m 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Oct '05.
Yo Pedro (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Always behind, 11th of 12, 35l behind Sam's Secret (9-10) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Penel (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Behind, ridden over 3f out, outpaced, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 7l behind Mister Jingles (9-7) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Fizzy Bella 4-1 (7-13) Held up in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, soon headed, one pace and held when carried slightly right inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Vietnam (8-4) at Sandown 1m 3yo clm (5) gs.
Hillside Smoki (IRE) 200-1 (8-2) Led after 2f, soon clear, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 32l behind Cheshire Prince (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gf.
Amorist (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 5, 15l behind Indian's Feather (8-11) at Southwell 7f hcap (4) fbs in Jun.
