held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
soon led, was headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear, never on terms
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up behind leaders, driven when outpaced over 4f out, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden when weakening final furlong
prominent, headway to challenge over 1f out, one pace final furlong
The three-year-olds weight-for-age allowance can help Nobelix to continue on his merry way and he is preferred over Just Waz and Lady Karr, while Ego Trip is also in good heart and can go close off just a 3lb higher mark than he was on when he won at Ripon earlier in the month. Any cut in the ground will be ideal for the last named and a careful monitoring of the betting activities surrounding her is advised. Lady Karr hails from a yard that have bounced back from an uncharacteristic quiet spell to be amongst the winners this week. The Mark Of Esteem filly gets this trip well and can ensure that there will be no let up in the tempo in the closing stages. Lady Karr still has some filling out to do but is well regarded type that looks sure to enhance her paddocks value before too long. Just Waz appears to be getting his act together well after a slow start to the campaign and also shapes as if a race like this will come his way. However, he will find it hard to dictate the pace at this track and he will need to be at the top of his game to hold on near the finish. Therefore, we take our chances with Nobelix, who benefited from a great tracking ride from JD Smith when winning at Lingfield just over three weeks ago. Nobelix won with plenty in hand on that occasion and can prove to be too progressive for this mainly exposed bunch of rivals.
Higher State 100-1 (9-8) Always behind and keen, last of 19, 25l behind Spring Jim (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in May.
Loves Travelling (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 8l behind Solarias Quest (8-9) at Chester 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Millagros (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 13l behind Estepona (9-11) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4) gd.
Tight Squeeze 7-2 (9-8) Chased leaders, driven along and stayed on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Perfidious (9-5) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp (5) gd.
Ego Trip 10-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden to challenge over 3f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (5) gd beating Real Cool Cat (9-6) by 1l, 13 ran.
Lady Karr 3-1fav (9-3) With winner, ridden over 3f out, stayed on close home, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Maystock (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Nobelix (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) In touch, headway to chase leader 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp (5) gs beating In The Lead (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Just Waz (USA) 7-1 (7-9) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Red Racketeer (9-2) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
