mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead briefly 1f out, no extra close home
led for 1f, remained handy until driven and weakened final furlong
always in rear
slowly into stride and behind, stayed on final 3f, never near
chased leaders, ridden, hung right and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
prominent on inside, ridden and lost place 3f out
chased leaders, driven 3f out, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong
in rear, some late headway, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, soon driven, never troubled leaders
slowly into stride, always well behind
in rear, short lived effort 3f out, soon well behind
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
led after 1f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
Nok Twice can land this modest claimer. Stonehaugh, Le Chiffre and Wiseman's Diamond are others to monitor for signs of interest, while Scotty's Future goes well in this type of race and can never be completely ruled out making the frame. Scotty's Future does have an annoying tendency of leaving himself with too much to do near the finish, though. He is not one for the fainthearted to be supporting. Wiseman's Diamond is consistent enough to take a place on the shortlist and can go well from his low draw. He has an obvious chance on these terms and looks to be his trainer's best chance of a winner for quite some time. Le Chiffre landed the odds in a similar grade on his penultimate start and has a feasible chance if he adapts to racing on turf again. The six-year-old has experience of this course; so should not be dismissed without a second look in the betting. Stonehaugh has been struggling in handicaps of late and this ease in grade is a logical step for him. This is a poor race and he has very little to find to make this a successful visit to Beverley for his trainer Howard Johnston. However, Nok Twice has been showing more enthusiasm of late and, as such this may be his day in the limelight. The Declan Carroll-trained gelding will not mind the state of the ground and his proven well being makes him a solid choice to see the trip out as the best of a bad bunch.
Nok Twice (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Rowan Lodge (9-1) at Carlisle 1m clm (6) frm in Jul.
Stonehaugh (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) In touch, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 22l behind Nevada Desert (9-1) at Beverley 1m hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Desert Hunter (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Behind, driven and outpaced over 2f out, no danger after, 7th of 9, 7l behind Optical Illusion (9-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Emirate Isle (10-10) at Carlisle 1m ldy rds hcp (5) gd.
Shaftesbury Avenue (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 12, 40l behind King of Connacht (8-11) at Southwell 1m 2f app hcp (6) gd in May.
Jellytot (USA) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Johnston's Glory (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Height of Esteem 50-1 (8-9) Held up and keen early, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 14l behind Royal Dignitary (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m sll (6) gf in Jul.
Le Chiffre (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakend rapidly final furlong, 10th of 13, 13l behind Anthill (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Penel (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Bumped start, behind, soon outpaced, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 14, 10l behind Trans Sonic (8-13) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Baylaw Star 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, one pace final 2f, 7th of 12, 19l behind Kimono My House (9-2) at Southwell 1m app hcp (6) fbs in Jul.
General Feeling (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Started very slowly, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out, 9th of 10, 21l behind Le Chiffre (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f clm (6) pol in Jul.
Poppy Day 200-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, pushed along, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 14, 13l behind Kossack (9-3) at Ripon 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd.
Wiseman's Diamond (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace, 5th of 14, 12l behind Elusive Hawk (9-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Jul.
First Valentini 100-1 (8-13) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Wallonia (8-11) at Thirsk 7f mdn fll (4) gd.
Franksalot (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 7l behind Emperor's Well (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Kabis Amigos 66-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened and behind, last of 10, 24l behind Alexander Huricane (9-10) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
