slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, soon chasing winner, stayed on towards finish
led, ridden well over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung right well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, weakened over 1f out
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Nonrunner
Faster ground can see FOSSGATE bounce back with Shekan Star and Regal Lyric viewed amongst the dangers. Blinkers saw James Bethell's charge record his first victory for a year when he came home just under four lengths in front of Regal Lyric. He floundered in the mud at Hamilton when attempting to follow up but is well enough handicapped to bounce back with conditions on the fast side. Shekan Star wasn't beaten far over course and distance last time and she's on a competitive mark and should go well again whilst Regal Lyric showed signs of returning to form last time and has claims at the weights. Wee Charlie Castle found the ground too soft last time and was in good form prior to that whilst Umverti has claims if a poor run can be forgiven. Cases can also be made for Grand Art and Mister Fizzbomb whilst Coole Dodger could be of interest too if his stamina lasts out but we fancy Fossgate to win this race for the second time in four years.
Wee Charlie Castle (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 4th of 5, 16l behind Dolly Penrose (9-7) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jul.
Grand Art (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 9l behind Braveheart Move (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Mister Fizzbomb (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) In touch, switched left after 3f, weakened 2f out, 6th of 11, 5l behind Safebreaker (10-10) at Chester 1m 4f am hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Fossgate 3-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden, hung right and chased leader briefly over 2f out, driven and weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Herrera (9-9) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Houri (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Pulled early and switched left start, chased leaders, every chance from over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 10l behind Norman The Great (10-2) at Newbury 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Shekan Star 15-2 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway on inside when not clear run 2f out, switched outside over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reached leading pair, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Mexican Bob (9-13) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Regal Lyric (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) In rear and keen, headway on outer over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Fossgate (8-9) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Umverti 9-1 (11-0) Raced wide, always in rear, 13th of 15, 28l behind Recession Proof (10-10) at Pontefract 1m 2f am hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Our Teddy (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, driven, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression on leading pair, 3rd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Doctor Scott (9-6) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in May '07.
Madamlily (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway to track leaders 8f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Upton Seas (8-11) at Thirsk 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Coole Dodger (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Took keen hold, held up in mid-division, headway and switched right to inside over 2f out, not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, kept on to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Wiseman's Diamond (10-7) at Beverley 1m am hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
