reluctant to line up, led into start but dug toes in and lost about 20 lengths, always well behind, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden before next, unable to challenge, one pace last
led, not fluent 2nd, headed 4th, weakened after 3 out, mistake 2 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 2 out, edged left in behind leader briefly before last, led flat, ran on
behind, headway into 7th 2 out, kept on, nearest finish
tracked leaders, every chance after 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden before next, stayed on same pace approaching last, went 4th flat
in touch in mid-division on outside, headway before 5th, every chance after 3 out, fading when mistake 2 out, no extra
tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, ridden briefly after next, led after 3 out, mistake last, headed flat, held after
mid-division, towards rear but still going ok when fell 5th
held up towards rear, not fluent 4th, well beaten 3 out
prominent, not fluent 1st, led 4th, ridden and headed after 3 out, stayed on same pace last
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3 out
towards rear, not fluent 1st, soon ridden, behind 3rd, pulled up after 4th
Racegoers will be a familiar with a few of the runners lining up in the biggest field of the day. Local trainer Martin Hill has claims with Scorpion Star and Treasure The Ridge, second over a slightly longer trip here last time. Too Many Diamonds was attempting a five-timer when third at Worcester last month, though may now be in the handicapper’s grip. Honey Pound and Karl Marx, at opposite ends of the weights, could go well but there was more encouragement from useful Flat performer CELESTIAL PATH at Worcester last time and he makes his handicap debut on a decent mark.
Honey Pound (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, some headway 3 out, no impression, no extra from next, 5th of 7, 11l behind Hallings Comet (10-9) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Collodi (GER) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd place, ridden and weakened before last, 7th of 9, 37l behind Mighty Whitey (10-8) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Billy My Boy 10-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened after 5th, 7th of 11, dist behind Utility (12-5) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Treasure The Ridge (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 2nd after 3rd, led after 3 out until ridden approaching next, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Theo (11-4) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Maximus Maridius 14-1 (11-0) Held up behind, chased leaders on outer after 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened before next, tailed off, 6th of 9, dist behind Restraint of Trade (11-10) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Sureness (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) In touch, closed before 7th, ridden 2 out, no extra before last, 5th of 8, 13 3/4l behind Sweet Holly (11-2) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Alexander The Grey 7-1 (11-9) Tracked winner, not fluent 4th, lost 2nd after 3 out, weakened before last, 5th of 9, 24 1/2l behind Theo (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Too Many Diamonds (IRE) 6-4fav (10-12) Held up in 4th, went 3rd after 5th, 2nd 2 out, driven and no impression on winner flat, lost 2nd and one pace, 3rd of 7, 4 3/4l behind Hallings Comet (10-9) at Worcester 2m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Iniesta (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Led early, prominent, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 7l behind Authorized Too (9-7) at Kempton 2m hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Paladin (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Took keen hold in rear, headway after 3 out, disputing 4th and no impression next, 8th of 10, 32 1/4l behind Petrou (11-7) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Scorpion Star (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Towards rear, pushed along after 3 out and soon outpaced, headway before 2 out, no impression, 5th of 11, 15l behind Bistouri D'honore (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Marmont 7-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, mistake 4th, well beaten before 3 out, 8th of 12, 27 1/2l behind Wynford (11-6) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Frozen Over 10-3 (11-3) Took keen hold, chased leaders on outside, hit 6th, 3rd and held when mistake and unseated rider last, at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Karl Marx (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Behind, outpaced after 3 out, headway before 2 out, kept on before last, 3rd of 11, 9 1/4l behind Bistouri D'honore (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Celestial Path (IRE) 2-1 (10-12) Held up in last pair, smooth headway on inside approaching 3 out, went 3rd approaching the last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Novis Adventus (10-12) at Worcester 2m (4) gd in Jul.
