led until over 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leader, not clear run over 1f out, switched left, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leader, hard driven over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, soon hung right, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, no impression
held up in touch, headway on inside well over 1f out, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
NonRunner
GYLO and Hammy End are likely to be among the market leaders in a modest finale and can fight out the finish. Preference is for the O’Meara representative, who drops down a grade after finishing second in a maiden handicap at Pontefract. Minnelli only gave best at the furlong pole last time at Yarmouth so this shorter trip should suit. Neileta may have peaked at Ayr last month as subsequent runs have been disappointing but he’s easily the pick of the remainder.
Minnelli 8-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed narrowly over 2f out, kept on and every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Robert Fitzroy (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Gylo (IRE) 3-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, trying to press winner inside final furlong, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind The Rutland Rebel (10-13) at Pontefract 1m 2f mdn hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Neileta 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 7, 8 3/4l behind Theatro (9-7) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Hammy End (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway to join leaders on outside over 3f out, effort 2f out, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, just held, 3rd of 9, 1/4l behind Robert Fitzroy (9-6) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Waterproof 28-1 (8-8) Mid-division, driven over 4f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 24 1/4l behind Wanaasah (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn hcp (5) pol in Aug.
Necoleta 16-1 (8-7) Always behind, 9th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Quemonda (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Allsfineandandy (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Slowly away, always behind, 6th of 7, 13 1/4l behind Kermouster (9-6) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
