tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong, no extra
always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
slow into stride raced wide in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, keeping on when snatched up inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
held up in rear, good headway on inner from over 1f out, effort entering final furlong, soon every chance, ran on
towards rear, ridden and headway on inner 2f out, led inside final furlong, edged left and ran on
led, ridden 2 lengths clear over 3f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
Mawaseel has yet to win and has been looking one-paced and Splash Of Verve is 6lb higher than his victory here last month. NEXT STOP is a fast-ground performer and hasn't had her conditions in recent starts but she's just 3lb higher than when scoring here in April and can take this for Dandy Nicholls. Hickster, who had made all for victories at Wolverhampton and Leicester, got taken on for the lead at the latter track last month and weakened very quickly. Midnite Ride showed a bit of promise in three maiden runs last season and is an intriguing entry on her handicap debut.
Hickster (IRE) 2-1fav (10-3) Set strong pace, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 17 1/4l behind Poor Duke (8-9) at Leicester 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Scoppio Del Carro 14-1 (9-0) Last pair, never on terms, 6th of 9, 12 3/4l behind Warfare (9-10) at Beverley 1m hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Next Stop 11-2 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden and effort 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Iftikaar (9-5) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Mawaseel 13-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, not clear run 2f out, soon lost place, switched right over 1f out, ran on final 100 yards, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind First Sargeant (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Midnite Ride (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Muffri'Ha (9-0) at Chester 7f mdn fll stks (4) gs in Sep.
Charles De Mille 25-1 (9-12) Slowly away, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 13th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Rosy Ryan (9-1) at Wetherby 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Splash Of Verve (IRE) 4-1fav (9-3) Dwelt, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Heavens Eyes (10-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Best Boy 14-1 (9-7) Slowly away, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Agent Gibbs (9-7) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Mercury 9-2 (8-9) Led until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 7, dist behind Frightened Rabbit (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) sft in Aug.