mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, headed close home
prominent, raced keenly, lost place over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
headway to lead after 1f, soon headed, remained prominent, every chance well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, no impression after
made most until ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, every chance well inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, raced keenly, challenged over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never near to challenge
held up towards rear, raced keenly, headway over 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
slowly into stride, headway over 7f out, soon prominent, weakened 2f out
slowly away and struggling, always in rear
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on under strong pressure inside final furlong to lead close home
BID FOR GLORY is selected to land this latest punters' conundrum, while Resplendent Ace and Streets Apart are others considered. The Hugh Collingridge-trained selection was runner-up here over course and distance last time in a similar race and has the same mark tonight. He stays further than this, so has stamina on his side, and has a nice pitch from stall three. He has been significantly better than this in the past, and now that he has regained some form he could just be well handicapped despite top weight. Resplendent Ace scored here over 1m 4f in a claimer last time and returns to a handicap from 3lbs higher. He should remain very competitive. Streets Apart is not beyond improvement and will probably need it if she is to break her maiden, but the trip will suit and her profile is solid, although it suggests that she will again find one too good. By Command is interesting on this surface as one who likes it good to soft on turf and market support would be interesting. Almahaza appears to be better at Southwell, while High Five Society and Appelouse might find that the assessor has the final say. Bid For Glory can score.
Bid For Glory 9-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, switched right entering straight, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Lujano (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Dado Mush 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Magroom (9-6) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Streets Apart (USA) 6-1 (10-0) Led after 2f, steady pace 6f out, quickened over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, hung right final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Wilbury Star (9-9) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Lush (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway on inside rail over 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on and strong challenge well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 11, ns behind Recalcitrant (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Aug.
Nesno (USA) 20-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 7th of 12, 4l behind Morocchius (8-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Resplendent Ace (IRE) 9-2fav (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out on outer, led entering final furlong, kept on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f clm stks 0-60 (6) pol in Jul beating Deuce (8-9) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
By Command 4-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Ogre (9-9) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f app hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Dubburg (USA) 7-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 35l behind Lord Theo (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
The Grey One (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Mid-division, raced keenly, not much room over 6f out, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, soon no extra, 5th of 12, 5l behind Lujano (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
High Five Society 14-1 (10-8) Held up, ran wide bend 8f out, hung badly left and weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 47l behind Bavarica (10-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f am hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Appelouse 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 23l behind Lordship (8-6) at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Hits Only Cash 16-1 (9-2) In rear, not clear run on inside over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 9l behind Cheers For Thea (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Almahaza (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Held up in rear, headway 4f out, hung left over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Crimson Mitre (10-0) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (0-65) (6) fbs in Jul.
