chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner towards finish
towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression
always towards rear
dwelt, behind, ridden and some headway halfway, never on terms
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
made all, clear inside final furlong
behind, reminders soon after start, soon outpaced
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased winner, stayed on, lost 2nd towards finish
behind and soon outpaced, ridden and headway halfway, never on terms
slowly into stride, behind and outpaced
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
A very competitive start to the card and a narrow vote is given to Seven No Trumps, Tagula Bay and Wolfman may provide most danger. Having started the season rated in the low sixties, Milton Bradley's charge is now low enough to enter banded company for the first time and can take full advantage of the drop in class. He wasn't beaten far in a Salisbury handicap last time and a repeat of that effort could be good enough this afternoon. Tagula Bay also ran in better company last time when finishing an excellent second behind Efisio Princess at Warwick and more place money should be forthcoming. Wolfman showed improved form last time when second to Cape Sydney at Catterick. The drop in trip shouldn't be a problem and a big run is expected. The pick of the others could be Sharp Hat, but Seven No Trumps should go close now has hit the right level.
Desert Dust 12-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened close home, 5th of 12, 9l behind Danish Blues (9-0) at Kempton 6f mdn clm (7) pol.
Seven No Trumps 15-2 (7-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 2l behind Meikle Barfil (8-11) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Sharp Hat 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 15, nk behind How's She Cuttin' (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f banded stk (7) gs.
Trombone Tom 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division stand's side, weakened over 2f out, 15th of 16, 27l behind Special Gold (8-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sept.
Campeon (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 3l behind Talcen Gwyn (9-11) at Chepstow 5f hcap (6) gd in Aug.
Stoneacre Fred (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Raced far side, chased leaders, effort over 2f out, edged left under pressure over 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Forces Sweetheart (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Tagula Bay (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed and swished tail inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Efisio Princess (8-12) at Warwick 6f mdn stk (5) sft.
Wolfman 10-1 (9-1) In touch, led over 5f out, driven over 1f out, kept on until headed 50 yards from home, no extra close home, 2nd of 16, nk behind Cape Sydney (8-12) at Catterick 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
