raced stands side, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced far side, held up behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with stands side group
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden to lead far side group over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace and no chance with stands side group
in touch, raced stands side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leaders and raced stands side, ridden over 2f out, led briefly inside last, not quicken towards finish
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, always behind far side
led stands side, headed inside final furlong, kept on
raced stands side, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no impression
prominent far side, ridden over 2f out, led far side group inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with stands side group
raced far side, held up, effort and headway over 2f out, faded final furlong
raced stands side, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
raced stands side, tracked leaders, weakened final furlong
behind stands side, never dangerous
in touch stands side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, mid-division, weakened final furlong
raced stands side, behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
raced far side, with leaders far side, led far side group 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
led far side, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
In a competitive sprint, Throw The Dice is selected ahead of Rothesay Dancer and Ryedane. Throw The Dice ran a fair race when sixth, having met trouble in running at Beverley last time and, coming here on a reasonably-competitive mark, can go well in a bid to make amends. Ten Shun is also in good heart, coming here on the back of a win, and he is entitled to respect under his penalty. Tartatartufata holds good claims based on course and distance winning form of 15 months ago, while Dorn Dancer was only just denied at Catterick last time and can go well again, and Brut and Divine Spirit both ran in that race, although it was run over six furlongs. Our Little Secret is edging back towards a winning mark, while course and distance winner Compton Classic is at least now back to a winning rating, so the case can be made for him. Ashes would hold a good chance based on his June winning form, and Hypnosis keeps getting punished for his consistency, although he cannot be ruled out of a place. Course and distance winner Rothesay Dancer has also been given a chance again by the handicapper, as have Ryedane and Colonel Cotton, while course and distance winner Ptarmigan Ridge warmed up for this with a very good course and distance second last time and can go well today. Finally, the lightly-raced Betsen could have better to come, while Divine Spirit is on a reasonable mark and ran pretty over six furlongs after coming wide last time, and the drop in trip should help today. Overall, though, a tentative vote goes to Throw The Dice.
Ptarmigan Ridge 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge entering final furlong, soon one pace, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Smiddy Hill (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Colonel Cotton (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 10, 7l behind Aegean Dancer (9-0) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Ryedane (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Chased leader, ridden halfway, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 11th of 18, 6l behind Danzig River (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Rothesay Dancer 10-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 9l behind Smokin Beau (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Hypnosis 10-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Strensall (8-8) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Ashes (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 9l behind Rudi's Pet (8-5) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Millfield (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 5l behind Saxon Lil (9-7) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Our Little Secret (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) Led, ridden and edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Trinculo (9-7) at Catterick 5f clm (6) sft in Aug.
Brut 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace, 9th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Trojan Flight (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Ten Shun 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Cree (8-13) by 1l, 16 ran.
Divine Spirit 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden stand side over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Trojan Flight (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Betsen (IRE) 3-1fav (9-10) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 4l behind Whistler (9-2) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Law Maker 14-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, ran on towards finish, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Parkside Pursuit (9-5) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm in Jun.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, led overall stand side 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 14, shd behind Trojan Flight (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Raccoon (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 12th of 18, 6l behind Danzig River (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Obe One 3-1fav (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 4l behind Rancho Cucamonga (9-13) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Oeuf A La Neige 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders far side, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Dark Champion (8-12) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Compton Classic 12-1 (8-3) Raced stand side, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Dark Champion (8-12) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
John O'Groats (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Rosie's Result (8-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Bellanora 25-1 (8-11) Held up, never troubled leaders, last of 8, 12l behind Mocha Java (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Pensata 66-1 (8-12) In touch, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 14, 12l behind The Salwick Flyer (9-0) at Catterick 6f mdn stk (5) gs.
Tartatartufata 16-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong when weakening, 10th of 18, 5l behind Danzig River (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Throw The Dice 5-1jt-fav (8-9) Towards rear, ridden and headway well over 1f out on inner, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Danzig River (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Smirfys Systems 33-1 (9-9) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 5l behind Elkhorn (9-3) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Cool Sands (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Switched left start, always behind, 12th of 13, 6l behind Mambazo (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
