mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
behind and outpaced
towards rear, effort over 2f out, never on terms
dwelt, raced keen and soon mid-division, one pace from over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
always towards rear
chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed close home
chased leaders, lost place halfway, one pace final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead close home
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
prominent, one pace from over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden and effort on outer over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace entering final furlong
A competitive start to proceedings and from a shortlist of Sweet Smile, More Than Many and River Dee we will side with SWEET SMILE. The selection is a lightly-raced type and this colt from the Kevin Ryan yard will have no problems handling the ground conditions. He had a couple of his rivals behind him at Haydock last time when he chased home Polish Pride and he makes plenty of appeal. More Than Many made a winning racecourse debut at Ripon and although he will need to progress to win this, he is a scopey type and there should be more to come. The ground will also be in his favour. River Dee has enjoyed a good season and although he should go on the ground, he is probably better on a quicker surface and for that reason he is opposed. Cutting Comments will relish the ground but this trip is an unknown for him and he finished behind our selection last time. A tough start for punters and the vote is given to Sweet Smile.
Sweet Smile (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, never troubled winner, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Polish Pride (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Veronicas Boy 25-1 (8-8) Behind stand's side, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 7l behind Coleorton Choice (8-8) at Ripon 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Ay Tay Tate (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 8l behind Alexander Gulch (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Toby Tyler 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders stand's side, outpaced 3f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 12, 9l behind Coleorton Choice (8-8) at Ripon 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Cutting Comments 15-2 (8-11) Stumbled leaving stalls, mid-division, effort 3f out, one pace final 2f, 11th of 16, 9l behind Dark Lane (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Aug.
Mabait 15-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, outpaced from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 5l behind Cook's Endeavour (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Becausewecan (USA) 5-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, no impression, 5th of 10, 8l behind La Brigitte (9-2) at Redcar 6f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Aug.
River Dee (IRE) 4-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, not clear run 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Night of Fortune (9-1) at Chester 7f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Rossett Rose (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Go Go Green (9-5) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Lookafternumberone (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Soon outpaced, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Coconut Shy (9-2) at Warwick 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
More Than Many (USA) 8-1 (8-10) Outpaced and soon chased along far side, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Aug beating Our Apolonia (7-11) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
One Cool Kitty 9-1 (8-5) Fly-jumped start, held up, pushed along 3f out, not pace to challenge, 6th of 8, 5l behind Swingfire (7-5) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Classic Contours (USA) 50-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Sultans Way (9-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Woteva 12-1 (8-6) Mid-division, driven 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Musical Maze (8-4) at Beverley 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
The Kilkenny Kat (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 12l behind Motor Home (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) frm in Jun.
Dark Moment 40-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden and kept on final 2f, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 27l behind Lahaleeb (9-1) at Newcastle 7f 2yo hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Missou Maiden 66-1 (9-0) Always mid-division, 10th of 17, 14l behind Snoqualmie Girl (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Aug.
Igneous 33-1 (9-3) Behind, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 14l behind Jobe (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Ten Cents A Dance 50-1 (9-1) Held up, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 14l behind Fastnet Storm (9-1) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Cool Sonata (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Chased leaders to halfway, 10th of 11, 9l behind Noodles Blue Boy (8-9) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jul.
