DARK MOMENT gets a tentative vote in this lowly contest, being marginally preferred to Neo's Mate and It's A Mans World. Dark Moment and Kheskianto are the only runners to have won over this trip, and the remainder have barely had a handful of successes between them. Dark Moment has been inconsistent, but won at Musselburgh before refusing to race. If on his best behaviour, from a very handy draw, he could be good enough. Neo's Mate two career wins have both come here, but over six furlongs in two of her three last outings, and there may be more to come at this sort of level. As long as there's not been too much rain she should get the trip. It's A Man's World is well exposed and would need everything to fall absolutely right to come out on top, but towards the bottom of the weights, the door he's been knocking on could finally swing open at the 14th time of asking. Just Timmy Marcus has looked regressive since winning his first two races, both of which were at Wolverhampton, so a return to the Polytrack may be the way forward for him. Top weight and the high draw both look big negatives for him here. A poor race, with marginal preference for Dark Moment.
Just Timmy Marcus 4-1fav (9-2) In touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Minturno (8-9) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Kheskianto (IRE) 20-1 (7-11) 5th of 9, 5l behind Shabib (9-7) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jul.
Quiquillo (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Behind, stayed on from over 1f out, 5th of 16, 10l behind Amazing Blue Sky (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Dark Moment 9-4fav (9-1) Reluctant to leave stalls and lost many lengths, caught field up after 2f, in rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 7, 8l behind Evening Sunset (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Neo's Mate (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Dwelt, raced in last place, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway when switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Catterick 6f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Jul beating Future Gem (8-4) by nk, 12 ran.
Hindford Oak Sioux 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 43l behind Phillipina (8-9) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll stks (5) hvy in Jul.
Academy of War (USA) 66-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, until weakened quickly over 2f out, 9th of 10, 17l behind Leverage (9-3) at Newbury 6f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
More Tea Vicar (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 7, 19l behind Drum Dragon (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Nimmy's Special 50-1 (8-9) Behind and outpaced, last of 8, 25l behind Uncle Brit (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Jul.
Melkatant 40-1 (8-3) With leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 11l behind Diamond Daisy (9-5) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Meydan Style (USA) 22-1 (8-4) Held up, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 17l behind Postman (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
It's A Mans World 16-1 (10-1) Stand side group, prominent, led over 2f out, hung left and headed over 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 18, 3 1/2l behind Titus Gent (10-4) at Thirsk 6f ladies hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Abu Derby (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Evna (8-5) at Southwell 5f mdn stks (5) fbs in Jul.
