prominent, pushed along 2f out, weakened 1f out
towards rear, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace 1f out
rear mid-division, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along well over 2f out, no progress
towards rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out and stayed on, not trouble leaders
towards rear, pushed along well over 2f out, always behind
chased leaders, pushed along over 1f out, soon pressed leader, kept on inside last, just held
front mid-division, pushed along 3f out, well beaten and eased inside last
slowly away, pushed along in rear, always well behind
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, gradually faded
Magical Effect is the senior runner in this but will likely handle conditions better than most. Johnny Peate’s claim is a plus for Highlight Reel and Sovereign Moon is another to consider while Mayson Mount arrives off the back of a victory in a similar contest at Chepstow, though that was on much quicker ground. SPARTAKOS won twice over this trip last year, both times on going with some give, and would be a threat to all if rediscovering that form.
Bellevue Lad 3-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, led 1f, pressed leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final 100 yards, 5th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Bobby Shaftoe (9-4) at Musselburgh 7f stks (6) gd in Jul.
Clashaniska (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Raced wide towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms, last of 10, 8 1/4l behind Bold Territories (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Doves Delight 100-1 (8-12) Held up in mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon well beaten, last of 8, 15 1/4l behind Enraged (8-13) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Highlight Reel (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 5th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Irv (10-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Magical Effect (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Pushed along leaving stalls, prominent, pushed along to challenge over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Paddy Elliott (9-6) at Beverley 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Mayson Mount 11-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched left and went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, readily, won at Chepstow 1m stks (6) gf in Jul beating Chifa (10-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Sin E Shekells 18-1 (9-0) Prominent, pushed along to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, lost third post, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Praying Mantis (9-1) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Sovereign Moon 10-1 (8-10) Midfield, raced freely, ridden over 2f out, no impression and held over 1f out, 7th of 8, 9 1/4l behind Engles Rock (9-6) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Spartakos 9-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, raced freely, pushed along and lost place under 3f out, ridden under 2f out, no impression until kept on steadily final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 1/4l behind Swinging Eddie (9-9) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Tarnhelm 40-1 (9-0) Dwelt, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 10th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Reclaim Victory (9-4) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jul.
The Retriever (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly away, mid-division, nudged along over 2f out, never in contention, 8th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Clotherholme (9-8) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gd in Jun.