led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden well over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
switched right soon after start, behind, effort and not much room over 1f out, switched left and headway entering final furlong, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
went left start, behind, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, no impression
switched right start, behind and outpaced, kept on final furlong
behind, headway and switched left over 1f out, soon not much room, kept on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden 2f out, one pace after
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on
With the draw likely to prove crucial, The Fisio gets the call over Raccoon, Never Without Me and Compton Plume. The Fisio has a good draw in stall 13 in this class 5 Sprint handicap, and need only produce a similar effort to that of last month to once again make all the running. A small rise in the weights should not hinder his chances and he has better ground to race on this time. Raccoon is not as well drawn but has shown signs of a return to form of late, notably at Redcar a fortnight ago, and could be a major player along with Never Without Me. The latter is lightly weighted, well drawn and in form at present so has to be on the short-list. Compton Plume is one of a number of course and distance winners here and can prove dangerous from stall 14, but the draw appears to have done for the chances of Golden Asha and Navigation. We shall The Fisio to make all.
The Fisio 3-1fav (8-11) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gs in Aug beating Times Review (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Unlimited 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 6l behind Playful Dane (9-2) at Carlisle 5f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Compton Plume 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Neon Blue (8-1) at Redcar 6f hcp (5) gf.
Raccoon (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Led for 2f, remained close up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Neon Blue (8-1) at Redcar 6f hcp (5) gf.
Golden Asha 15-2 (8-12) Raced stand's side, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 15, nk behind Polar Force (8-11) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Navigation (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, driven to chase leading pair over 1f out, ran on to lead final 100 yards, won at Bath 6f 3yo mdn (5) frm beating Cyclonic (9-0) by a nk, 11 ran.
Banjo Bay (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 19, 6l behind Polar Force (9-1) at Redcar 6f app hcp (5) gd.
Beyond The Clouds (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Held up, effort over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Pulse (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
