chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened 2f out
behind, ridden over 4f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway 5f out, led 3f out, edged right inside final furlong, driven out
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up and behind, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, lost place and hit rails over 3f out, soon behind
prominent and keen, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on
always towards rear
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong
A strong claimer and Sawwaah is narrowly preferred to Local Poet and Bollin Edward. Dandy Nicholls' horses are currently flying and with Victoria Behan securing her biggest every victory at Newcastle last weekend, confidence is high. The horse is not the most straightforward in the world but he posted a fair time figure at Redcar and can be given another chance to shine on this occasion. Local Poet has a BHB rating of 78 and is a previous winner on this surface. Dropped to this level for the first time, the market is watched. Bollin Edward is another to drop in grade although he is not proven on the surface. A winner of races in May and June - he should not want for matchfitness. Mister Elegant won a weaker race over course-and-distance and has a little more to prove. Le Chiffre has regressed considerably since his days with David Loder and is best watched until there are signs of a revival. Gem Bien has failed to fire on starts at Wolverhampton and Southwell and looks one to be wary of at the moment. Sawwaah is not the best in at the weights but he pays his way at this level and is accordingly selected.
Bollin Edward 7-2jt-fav (9-13) Held up behind leading group, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 15, 5l behind Orpen Wide (9-6) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Local Poet 9-1 (9-12) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 6l behind Yorkshire Blue (9-2) at Hamilton 6f hcap (5) gs in Jun.
Sawwaah (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) In touch, switched left and headway halfway, led over 2f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Redcar 7f clm (5) frm in Jun beating Pay Time (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mister Elegant 10-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden over 3f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at W'hampton 7f sll hcp (6) pol in Jun beating Resplendent Prince (9-13) by a nk, 12 ran.
Le Chiffre (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 9th of 15, 7l behind Orpen Wide (9-6) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Gem Bien (USA) 5-1 (9-7) Reluctant to race for 1f, held up on outside, headway final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 9l behind Perez (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Jun.
Wings Of Morning (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Prominent, edged left 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 13, 11l behind Cd Europe (9-12) at W'hampton 6f sll (6) pol in Jun.
Lucky Lil 33-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 7, 11l behind Marmooq (8-13) at Ayr 7f mdn 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
