chased leaders, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
made all, drew clear over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on well, never reached winner
mid-division, headway when not clear run over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, never dangerous
slowly into stride, behind, beaten over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
chased leader, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
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A few of the connections of the runners here will be wishing that they had ended up in the first division as this must be one of the most competitive races at this level for quite some while. Harbour Patrol and Jack Blane both finished in front of Pipe Dreamer last time out but it won't be a surprise to see the last named reverse that form with that experience under his belt and the yard in cracking form. That's not to write off the other two either who are both capable at this level and have shown promise of late. None of the Irish raiders make that much appeal here but one who does and is the suggestion is DARVIE for whom the 7f looks sure to suit as will the drop in grade after his Redcar run last time out which has already seen its form boosted.
Harbour Patrol (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Slowly away towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Redarna (8-11) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Harry Speed (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, dropped to last approaching straight, soon eased, tailed off, last of 15, dist behind The Last Indian (8-11) at Tipperary 7f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Rioja Day (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, never on terms, 7th of 11, 14 3/4l behind Crazy Tornado (9-13) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Darvie 14-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on strongly closing stages, never reached winner, 2nd of 15, nk behind Clear As A Bell (8-13) at Redcar 7f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Jack Blane 11-8fav (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Stubytuesday (9-6) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Let Right Be Done 10-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, prominent, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Remember Rocky (10-1) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Red Shadow 66-1 (8-9) Dwelt, raced wide in touch, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Miss Goldsmith (9-5) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Cheers Buddy (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 8l behind Cresendo (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Irvine Lady (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along over 2f out, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after, 10th of 11, 11 3/4l behind Cosy Club (8-11) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Pipe Dreamer 40-1 (8-2) Held up, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Redarna (8-11) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Mzuri (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Led early, tracked leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place over 2f out, no extra, weakened, last of 13, 21 1/4l behind Set To Fire (9-0) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Modern Tutor 25-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, held up, not clear run early, disputed 10th before straight, no impression when switched right inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 12th of 15, 12 3/4l behind Tom Dooley (8-9) at Roscommon 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
