chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out when 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon beaten
mid-division, pushed along halfway, driven over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
in touch, ridden 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside
prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
jumped left at start, always rear division
chased leaders to halfway
A very difficult handicap to work out and a sporting selection is Winthorpe, Paddywack and Divine Spirit may provide most danger. Amazingly Winthorpe hasn't won on the turf since 2003, but was successful earlier this year on the all-weather at Southwell. Recent efforts have suggested his turn could be near and from what looks a decent draw he could be worth a small wager. Paddywack has shown a real liking for this track and continues in good form. He once again will be hard to keep out of the money. Divine Spirit has been running much better than his form figures suggest and he could be each-way value. In a wide open affair Betsen and Trick Cyclist are two others in with a squeak, but we return to Winthorpe as our hopeful choice.
Financial Times (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Prominent, effort halfway, soon faded, 13th of 14, 11l behind Matsunosuke (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Divine Spirit 3-1fav (9-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 9, 4 1/2l behind Ryedane (9-3) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Betsen (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, drifted right and headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Drury Lane (8-9) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Winthorpe (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Dizzy In The Head (9-12) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Catch The Cat (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Always in rear division, 16th of 17, 16l behind Blessed Place (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Trick Cyclist 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 15th of 17, 15l behind Blessed Place (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Trombone Tom 6-1 (8-8) Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Northern Chorus (9-2) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Paddywack (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Dwelt and hampered start, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on well to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Shank On Fourteen (8-10) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.