tracked leaders, saddle slipped over 3f out, pushed along but no impression
led, ridden, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, switched left, headway over 2f out, led just inside 2f out, ridden clear and drifted left final furlong, comfortably
chased leader, ridden and led over 2f out, headed just inside 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, no impression
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always towards rear, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden to chase leader from 2f, stayed on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, ran on well, went 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner
held up towards rear, ridden and switched left over 2f out, soon weakened
always towards, never on terms
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no headway after
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
A high draw could be the key to this so Ballybeg is selected ahead of Hope's Eternal and Dark Islander. Ballybeg was sent off as a favourite for a nursery at Newmarket a couple of weeks ago. That was probably as a result of a fair seventh in what appeared to be a fairly hot Newbury maiden. With the draw at a premium at this track, we are prepared to gamble that his race fitness will be enough to see him through here. This trip might be on the sharp side for Hope's Eternal. He is of a stout staying pedigree but his stable have sent out plenty of juvenile winners of late so a market perusal is recommended. Dark Islander was not totally unfancied before a debut on the Lingfield surface. Related to a number of American winners, he does have an unfavourable draw to contend with on this occasion. Expensive Problem boasts course form having finished fourth in a six furlong maiden. Willie Muir is having a better-than-average season with his juveniles so the sharply bred Red Warning is closely monitored. The remainder of those to have raced appear moderate. Not a lot to go on but we will chance Ballybeg on his third racecourse start.
Expensive Problem 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 4l behind Stratham (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Ballybeg (IRE) 9-4jt-fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 9, 6l behind Ans Bach (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Dark Islander (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, headway wide 2f out, effort over 1f out, not quicken and one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 2l behind Hill of Grace (8-9) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jul.
Munnings (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and not much room over 1f out, keeping on one pace when bumped inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Opera Cape (8-11) at Goodwood 7f 2yo mdn (2) gs in Jul.
Red Warning Diktat colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m.
Bathwick Rox (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace, 5th of 14, 6l behind Richterhoffen (9-0) at Epsom 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Mighty Dancer (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Silken Sky 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on, nearest at finish, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Certain Circles (9-0) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm in Jul.
World In Action (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 9l behind Renderoc (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Deserted Prince (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 10, 13l behind Dream Fantasy (8-12) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Grand Sefton Pivotal gelding out of a lightly-raced maiden.
Hope's Eternal Highest Honor colt out of a lightly-raced maiden.
Josh You Are 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, driven along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 12l behind Regal Royale (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Quince (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, pushed along and outpaced throughout, well behind final 2f, 11th of 13, 11l behind Right Ted (8-9) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Really Given (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Held up, no progress from 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 14l behind Art Market (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
