led early, tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, staying on when no room over 1f out, never able to land a challenge
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace
in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway on outer and hung badly left from over 2f out, led and hung to rails inside final furlong, kept on well
tracked leader, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed and bumped inside final furlong, one pace
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace when no room inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on well entering final furlong
Pena Dorada is good yardstick in these staying races but is finding it very hard to gain a first win and while he will be competitive we will turn to DUBAWI KING. Paul Hanagan is booked for the mount by trainer Nigel Tinkler and that may be significant as the championship leader was also on board for the gelding's sole win, which was over 1m 4f at Hamilton in June. He has still to prove his stamina over this far but a first-time visor and his pilot's tactical acumen can do the trick. Tim Easterby has his share of winners here and Beverley scorer Escape Artist stays well and acts on fast ground, so from 2lbs higher he looks a threat. Danceintothelight is interesting now tried at this trip for the first time.
Pena Dorada (IRE) 9-2fav (9-11) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, soon headed, rallied 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Head Hunted (9-9) at Yarmouth 1m 6f mdn hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Sheiling (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, effort over 4f out, soon no impression, 5th of 7, 19l behind Emerald Glade (8-6) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Danceintothelight 9-2fav (9-4) Close up, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Cheyenne Chant (8-6) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Dubawi King 4-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near to challenge, 5th of 13, 8l behind Albeed (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Il Portico 5-1 (7-12) Held up in rear early, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Saborido (10-0) at Folkestone 1m 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Escape Artist 15-8 (8-7) Keen in touch, went 2nd 7f out, quickened clear with leader over 3f out, ridden to lead narrowly 2f out, driven and edged right inside final furlong, asserted near finish, won at Beverley 2m 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul beating Leopard Hills (9-7) by nk, 9 ran.
Pobs Trophy 50-1 (8-6) Behind, outpaced 4f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 12l behind Media Stars (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2f sell stks (6) gf.
Namehim 66-1 (8-13) Towards rear and niggled along, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 9l behind Albeed (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
