led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace and hung left final furlong
outpaced in rear, never dangerous
hung left throughout, chased leaders, chased leader over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, weakened and hung left from 2f out
slow into stride, outpaced in rear, ridden halfway, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders, improved over 2f out, soon hung right, chased winner 1f out, kept on one pace
rider lost iron leaving stalls, keen, with leader, regained iron after 3f, weakened quickly over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression, weakened approaching final furlong
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Ruwain is the pick in the finale with Uhuru Peak and Barathea Dreams sought as plausible alternatives. The selection won well at Great Leighs and was scheduled to turn out at Newcastle on Saturday. Provided that engagement did not take too much out of him, he looks well treated by the handicapper at present. Uhuru Peak has gradually crept down the weights. All of wins have been under today's rider. Barathea Dreams hasn't got home over further so the drop in trip is welcomed. Mick Is Back is a regular winner in plating company but struggles when out of that comfort zone. Our Blessing produced an improved effort over seven furlongs and might be worth a look in the betting. Barataria isn't the most straight forward of rides and it will be interesting to see if Rebecca Bastiman can make him consent to show his true ability. Sabre Light hung badly in a claimer at the track earlier in the month and the blinkers have been replaced by cheekpieces. The market obviously centres around whether Ruwain takes this engagement but if doing so, he sets the standard.
Our Blessing (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden and effort from 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 12l behind Royal Storm (9-5) at Salisbury 7f clm (5) gf.
Strike Force 16-1 (9-0) Always rear division, 12th of 16, 16l behind Acapulco Bay (7-9) at Bath 1m 2f hcap (6) gd in Jun.
Sabre Light 7-2 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, hung left under pressure, always held, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Saviour Sand (9-11) at Yarmouth 1m 2f clm (6) gf.
Almora Guru 8-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 13l behind Beck (8-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Piano Man 33-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on, never troubled leaders, 5th of 18, 11l behind Im Ova Ere Dad (11-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f amt hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Uhuru Peak 10-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 6l behind Paparaazi (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Naughty Girl (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 34l behind Wodhill Schnaps (10-10) at Southwell 1m amt hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
Ruwain 16-1 (7-12) Made all, pushed clear approaching final furlong, comfortably, won at Great Leighs 1m 2f app hcp (6) pol beating Kings Topic (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Dawn Wind 33-1 (7-9) unseated rider in race won by Zulu Princess (8-9) at Chepstow 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) sft, 7 ran.
Barataria 12-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Sarah Park (9-2) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Barathea Dreams (IRE) 11-1 (10-8) Towards rear, effort and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 16, 5l behind Gulf Coast (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Mick Is Back 6-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, tracked winner until over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Arctic Desert (9-0) at Sandown 1m clm (5) gf.
Sir Mikeale 66-1 (8-0) Raced in 5th and off the pace, pushed along and struggling halfway, well behind final 2f, last of 12, 25l behind Parthenope (8-5) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Jun.
