always rear division
led, headed halfway, soon beaten
towards rear, reminders halfway, never dangerous
prominent for 4f
behind and soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position
chased leaders, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
towards rear, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway when edged left approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish
in touch, led halfway, driven when {} headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
hampered at start, soon prominent, effort when not much room approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt and soon prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, chased along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
Nonrunner
It could pay to take a chance on MR WOLF in this tight handicap; the list of dangers is headed by Guest Connections and Medici Time. The selection is a confirmed front-runner and from his high draw he should be able to dictate tonight. He had a pipe-opener at Ripon last month which should leave him spot-on for this, and this flat track should also suit his style of racing. Guest Connections could give him the most to think about as he won well at Hamilton last Sunday. He tends to reserve his best form for that track and he has a penalty today so there are reasons to oppose him. Medici Time ran well here last month and he looks as though he is improving. He has a good draw so if he can continue on an upward curve again tonight then he would be a leading player. Atlantic Beach is unexposed but he has been off the track since June and he may be sharper for this run. All of which returns us to Mr Wolf as the pick.
He's A Humbug (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Outpaced, never troubled leaders, 6th of 10, 5l behind Charles Parnell (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp (4) fbs in Dec.
Mr Wolf 8-1 (9-4) Led, was ridden along halfway, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Kyzer Chief (8-4) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Timber Treasure (USA) 66-1 (8-11) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 12l behind Peter Island (8-12) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Jack Rackham 7-4fav (8-4) Outpaced, soon chased along, always towards rear, 5th of 7, 10l behind Xpres Maite (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcap (4) fbs in Jan.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Switched left start, behind, ridden over 2f out, staying on final furlong when short of room, 9th of 14, 6l behind Malcheek (9-2) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Atlantic Beach 2-1fav (9-2) Behind, soon pushed along, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 6l behind Pavershooz (9-0) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Secret Dubai (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Led, headed over 1f out, soon edged right, one pace, 5th of 10, 4l behind Stonecrabstomorrow (8-11) at Hamilton 6f clm stks (5) gd.
Guest Connections 8-1 (8-8) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Imperial Sword (8-11) by 4l, 14 ran.
Sea Rover (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 16l behind Bid For Gold (9-6) at Pontefract 6f hcap (5) gd in Jun.
Medici Time 5-1 (8-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong until headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Cornus (9-4) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fm in Apr.
Elijah Pepper (USA) 17-2 (8-6) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Aug beating Anosti (9-5) by nk, 9 ran.
No Grouse 11-1 (8-3) Always rear division, 7th of 10, 5l behind Turn Me On (9-1) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Sir Nod 6-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, denied clear run, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 11l behind Princess Valerina (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr.
