behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd towards finish
made all, soon clear, stayed on well final 2f
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
held up, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, one pace
held up, mid-division, weakened over 1f out
in rear, kept on from over 2f out, never dangerous
soon chasing leaders, switched to race stands side from over 4f out and raced alone, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out
always behind
towards rear, kept on final 2f, no impresssion
An ordinary opener in all senses of the description and Ignition is narrowly preferred to Shy Glance and Uhuru Peak. Ignition is no great shakes but is at least in form and has the services of Emily Jones this evening. Any scheduled rain would definitely help the causes of the Mark Brisbourne charge. Shy Glance has dropped a couple of pounds down the handicap and has to be respected. The gelding has been taking on better company than this in the past and couldn't be discounted despite dropping back in trip. Uhuru Peak does not win too often but has gone well at this track in the past and will be ridden by Serena Brotherton. Kabis Amigos has something of a losing run on the turf and has been defeated off similar marks of late. Crafty Fox has only two starts on turf to his name so the market is watched. Gifted Flame refused to race last time out so a watching brief is advised. Able Mind appears best of the rest. Ignition is the preferred option in the opener.
Shy Glance (USA) 9-1 (9-8) Held up behind, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 10l behind Amanda Carter (7-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Kabis Amigos 5-1 (10-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Pay Time (8-10) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Ignition 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 14l behind Greyfriars Abbey (8-5) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Gifted Flame 12-1 (8-11) Towards rear, not much room on bend over 4f out and crashed through rail ran out in race won by Sam's Secret (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul, 14 ran.
Crafty Fox 6-1 (9-3) Led narrowly, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on well, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Desert Dreamer (9-11) at Kempton 7f clm (5) pol in Jul.
Able Mind 13-2 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 13, 5l behind Floodlight Fantasy (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Slowly into stride, behind, never a factor, 10th of 13, 20l behind Emperor's Well (10-2) at Beverley 7f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Terenzium (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 3l behind Zabeel Tower (8-8) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jun.