mid-division, headway and effort over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, one pace final 2f
towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, headway to lead 2f out, held on well towards finish
in touch, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, effor tover 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, headed 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, held towards finish
in touch, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
Nonrunner
NORTHERN FLYER is a speculative choice. In-form pair Mohawk Ridge and Diamond Daisy also make the shortlist, while Tropical Duke seems to be getting the hang of things and, having won at Redcar last month, he is one to be wary of from the foot of the racecard. Diamond Daisy, on the other hand, has top weight to contend with after a steady rise this season. The Ann Duffield-trained filly is a course and distance winner but does need to conclusively prove she handles cut in the ground. Mohawk Ridge waded through the mud to score at Hamilton last time out and, from a 5lb higher mark, has to be respected. The conditions ought to be ideal and the Michael Dodds-trained three-year-old may be the biggest danger to the selection. However, Northern Flyer has strung together a series of solid efforts and, having proved he gets a mile well, this could be the day to give the son of Hawk Wing another chance to shine.
Diamond Daisy (IRE) 15-8fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Off Chance (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Aug.
Imperial House 8-1 (8-13) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Medicean Man (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Jul.
Mister Fantastic 11-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 8l behind Grissom (8-11) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Towthorpe 16-1 (8-10) Pulled hard and prominent, effort over 2f out, soon hung left and weakened, 8th of 9, 11l behind Knight's Victory (9-3) at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
Northern Flyer (GER) 11-4fav (8-9) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to chase winner well inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Lakeman (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Fernando Torres 8-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, effort over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 7, 12l behind Off Chance (9-7) at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Mohawk Ridge 3-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, won at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) hvy in Aug beating Hettie Hubble (8-4) by 4l, 10 ran.
Mehendi (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Soon led, ridden and headed entering final 3f, weakened 1f out, 7th of 9, 17l behind Kaloni (9-5) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Allformary 50-1 (9-12) Keen hold early, chased winner until over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 15, 11l behind Recession Proof (10-10) at Pontefract 1m 2f am hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Swiss Art (IRE) 10-3fav (9-3) In touch, headway over 2f out, chased winner 2f out until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Elusive Fame (9-1) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Aug.
Dean Iarracht (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 50l behind Valid Point (8-2) at Ayr 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Sampower Rose (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 12, 21l behind Valid Point (8-2) at Ayr 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Red China Blues (USA) 13-2 (8-5) Held up in touch, effort over 3f out, soon under pressure, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 15l behind Royal Defence (9-7) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Tropical Duke (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and headway to go 2nd over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug beating Jiggalong (9-3) by hd, 17 ran.
Ay Tay Tate (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Soon behind, always in rear, 11th of 13, 9l behind Bertie Southstreet (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
