held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on
held up behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
held up towards rear, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, led after 6f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
led, headed after 6f, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on
dwelt, always towards rear, weakened 3f out
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
with leader, pushed along over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
Jan Smuts was due to run at Carlisle yesterday but would have strong claims in this grade if taking part. Silver Shuffle returned to the Flat with a good effort at Musselburgh a fortnight ago but has still won just the one race in 61 starts and that was back in 2010. NOBLE REACH has not won anything yet but has been getting closer the further she goes and gets the nod on a recent third over 2m at Newcastle. The unreliable Strikemaster was beaten only a length over track and trip on his penultimate start but finished nearer last at Thirsk on his latest outing.
Jan Smuts (IRE) 7-2fav (8-7) Midfield, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Katie Gale (9-5) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Silver Shuffle (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 7, 1/4l behind Spokesperson (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Strikemaster (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never on terms, 8th of 10, 13 3/4l behind Hot Spice (9-5) at Thirsk 2m hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Anne's Valentino 17-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and pressed over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 9, 11 1/4l behind Politbureau (9-6) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp (6) gs in May.
Noble Reach 5-1 (8-8) Led and keen, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Wor Lass (9-0) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Rokeby 33-1 (8-3) Held up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 24 1/2l behind Exclusive Contract (8-13) at Thirsk 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Jebulani 11-2 (10-4) Held up towards rear, well beaten after 3 out, last of 11, dist behind Keep To The Beat (11-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Whisky Marmalade (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) 2nd until over 10f out, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 7, 4 1/4l behind Layline (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f stks (6) pol in Jul.