dwelt, behind, hampered after 2f, never a factor
mid-division, hard driven over 1f out, soon hung right, never on terms
always towards rear
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, lost place well over 1f out
led, strongly challenged from well over 1f out, headed and no extra last strides
slowly away, held up towards rear, lost action and pulled up after 2f
chased leaders, effort 2f out, soon lost place
tracked leaders, every chance entering final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened inside final furlong, eased
raced in mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon weakened
dwelt, mid-division, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on well
stumbled start and rider late removing hood, raced in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never nearer
RAINY NIGHT is more consistent than many and gets the nod accordingly. Reg Hollinshead's gelding likes a strongly-run six furlongs on a testing track and with his latest third to Darcey reading well he can go well for his inexperienced pilot. The front-runner Bel Cantor knows the track well, Young Gladiator stays well so a searching gallop would suit, whilst Lindoro's jockey has a fine name but the horse needs to step up on his Carlisle run but this better ground will help. Dickie Le Davoir tends to get behind but this track suits his style of racing, and along with the Kempton winner Tislaam he is hard to rule out. Angaric is holding his form well but Bryan Smart's gelding would prefer more rain. Klynch is more interesting than the well-handicapped Bid For Gold but both can be readily passed over.
Dickie Le Davoir 33-1 (8-7) Dwelt, always in rear, 10th of 11, 20l behind Jeannie Galloway (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Lindoro 12-1 (9-7) Towards rear, not trouble leaders, 8th of 14, 14l behind Cara's Request (9-8) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Young Gladiator (IRE) 10-3fav (9-1) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Flores Sea (9-2) at Southwell 7f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Apr.
Bel Cantor 33-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, hard driven and effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 5l behind Angus Newz (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Rainy Night 10-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, challenged and upsides inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Darcey (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Kensington (IRE) 28-1 (9-9) Chased leader until over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 6l behind Nisaal (9-10) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Zarilan (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Awkward start, chased leaders, hard driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Clerical (9-0) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
First Blade 16-1 (9-9) Held up, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 36l behind Nisaal (9-10) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Tislaam (IRE) 4-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung right and led well over 1f out, driven out, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Avow (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Angaric (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Close up, led 3f out, kept on well, won at Newcastle 6f app hcp (6) gs in Aug beating Needy McCredie (8-13) by 2l, 11 ran.
Straboe (USA) 16-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, lost place well over 1f out, never a factor, 10th of 11, 9l behind Erebus (9-9) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug.
Klynch 9-1 (9-2) Mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/4l behind Salerosa (9-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Bid For Gold 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, took closer order over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 11, 14l behind Angaric (9-6) at Newcastle 6f app hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Darcy's Pride (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leader centre group until over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 9l behind Bravely (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
