in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression
held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
held up, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
led for a 1f, with leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, hung left and no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish (hand timed)
held up, effort 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
tracked leader, led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed towards finish, kept on
Another difficult handicap for punters and we will take a chance with Valance, Monash Lad and Incursion also look to hold strong claims. Berkshire handler Charlie Egerton trains the selection who has put in some solid efforts on the flat and over the sticks over the last twelve months. He was an excellent second to Cold Turkey in a class two event in April, before disappointing in a hot race at Haydock won by Bullwark. He has been successful off this type of mark in the past and should go close at a decent price. Dandy Nicholls is better known for his work with sprinters, but he has a decent enough stayer here with Incursion. The pick of this season's form was an excellent second to Mr Majestic at Ripon and a repeat of that effort should see him gain some more place money. Monash Lad is in good heart and should well in his hat-trick bid. However the handicapper may now have him in his grasp. Of the others Bronze Dancer is from a yard in great form and is another to consider for each-way purposes, but on this occasion we will give the vote to Valance.
Silvertown 11-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, one pace, 5th of 10, 6l behind Greenwich Meantime (9-2) at Ayr 1m 5f hcap (3) gd in Jun.
Zibeline (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Steadied at start, always behind, 14th of 15, 18l behind Lost Soldier Three (8-1) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp (B1) gf in Sept '04.
Most Definitely (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Dwelt and behind, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Forthright (9-4) at Ripon 1m 4f hcap (3) gd in Jul.
Tarabut 20-1 (8-7) In touch, headway to chase leading pair 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out, virtually pulled up final furlong, 21st of 29, well behind Baddam (9-2) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jun.
Valance (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 38l behind Bulwark (9-9) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Maneki Neko (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 8f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly, last of 9, 31l behind Fort Churchill (8-12) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Bronze Dancer (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Alambic (7-13) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Incursion 10-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along over 3f, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 12l behind Whispering Death (8-12) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Aspasias Tizzy (USA) 6-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 15, 13l behind Bauer (8-6) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Monash Lad (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, edged right and led well over 1f out, ran on well, won at Windsor 1m 4f sll (5) gf in Jul beating Yenaled (9-7) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
