held up, headway halfway, hard ridden to lead near line
prominent, led after 2f, headed 3f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, one pace soon after
tracked leaders, ridden, weakened final 2f
held up in touch, ridden halfway, never pace to trouble leaders
held up, ridden, halfway, soon behind
tracked leaders, led 3f out, edged left, headed towards line
held up, ridden halfway, one pace soon after
led, headed after 2f, ridden halfway, soon weakened
dwelt, never on terms
Ubenkor is less exposed than a number of today's rivals and is fancied to cope with the demands expected from carrying top weight in this modest handicap. Just Sam has been in good form and rates as a big threat, while Johnny Friendly has claims on the pick of his efforts but is beginning to look as if the handicapper now has his measure. Bohobe is another to keep close to hand if supported in the betting ring, as her yard has been in good form of late and she may be worth another crack at this trip. However, Ubenkor has started to really show some promise of late and, having gone close despite meeting trouble in running at Ayr a fortnight ago, the Bryan Smart-trained colt can put the record straight today.
Ubenkor (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in touch, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Leonid Glow (9-4) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Johnny Friendly 11-4jt-fav (9-5) Prominent until led after 2f, ridden and joined over 3f out, headed over 2f out, gradually weakened, 6th of 8, 5l behind Flashy Max (8-1) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Tobar Suil Lady (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, hung left over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 14th of 15, 19l behind Bonne (8-6) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Bertie Vista 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division to halfway, 11th of 12, 41l behind Borasco (9-1) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Bohobe (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 6l behind Bonne (8-6) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Red Skipper (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Whaston (8-9) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Just Sam (IRE) 7-4fav (8-2) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Royal Applord (9-2) at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) gd in Jul.
Afton View (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 17, 6l behind Lujiana (8-7) at Doncaster 5f app hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Amyann (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Always in the rear, 8th of 10, 17l behind Glencal (9-11) at Chepstow 7f fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Monte Cassino (IRE) 80-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 8l behind Deira Dubai (8-12) at Redcar 7f mdn 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Fantasy Fighter (IRE) 15-2 (8-6) Went right start, pushed along towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 5l behind Embra (9-5) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jul.
