with leaders on outside, driven and lost place over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, not much room over 4f out, outpaced over 3f out, switched left and ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, never on terms
mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase leading pair final furlong, no impression
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, never able to challenge, weakened 1f out
dwelt, soon mid-division, effort to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on into mid-division final furlong, never near leaders
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
behind, outpaced on inside over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
never better than mid-division
led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, lost place over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
pressed leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, driven over 2f out, stayed on into mid-division from over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on, not reached winner
in touch on outside, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, behind final 2f
Alan Swinbank's horses appear to be running into form but a high draw may have put paid to the chances of Ayr third Jaldarshaan here. For the same reason, Keys Of Cyprus, Gallant Eagle and the frustrating Elijah Pepper are opposed while Postman and Mighty Clarets both return following a lengthy break. Thinking shouldn't be far away again however though, like Seldom, might prefer a faster surface. So we'll give another chance to LEGAL LEGACY. Michael Dods' five-year-old is a decent handicapper on his day, as he showed when scoring in a higher grade at Doncaster in June. He was given too much to do when only seventh at York next time but should find this less competitive.
Keys of Cyprus 9-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden 3f out, effort 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 6l behind Daring Dream (9-2) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Elijah Pepper (USA) 7-2 (9-2) Held up towards raer, headway on inside 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Willow Dancer (9-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Kerrys Requiem (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 20, 9l behind Karaka Jack (9-8) at York 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Mighty Clarets (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Prominent, pushed along to chase winner 2f out, edging right from over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Kidlat (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Mar.
Legal Legacy 16-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 20, 7l behind Karaka Jack (9-8) at York 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Gallant Eagle (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Tracked winner 2f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Labore (9-0) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Postman 5-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on, held on well towards finish, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr beating Formulation (9-6) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Glenmuir (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Opus Maximus (9-3) at Beverley 7f sell stks (6) gf in Jul.
Rosbay (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, weakened over 3f out, 10th of 14, 26l behind Fossgate (9-9) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Piceno (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Led, driven over 3f out, ridden and hard pressed over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 17, 4l behind Osteopathic Remedy (10-0) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Captain Macarry (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Keen in rear, hampered 5f out, headway on outer halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 15, 40l behind Conciliatory (9-7) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Thinking 3-1fav (9-9) With leader, tracked leaders 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, just held close home, 2nd of 11, shd behind Hits Only Jude (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Call Of Duty (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, challenged over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 10l behind Boy The Bell (10-1) at Carlisle 7f ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Aerodynamic (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Mid-division, headway when not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right to chase leaders, never able to challenge, 6th of 15, 12l behind Betteras Bertie (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Seldom (IRE) 10-3 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind I'm Super Too (9-10) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Jaldarshaan (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) Towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Invincible Hero (9-11) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Strong Knight 50-1 (8-12) Led, raced alone far side, faded final furlong, 6th of 9, 10l behind Hunter Forward (9-11) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
