mid-division, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, no impression
always behind, never dangerous
always towards rear
soon chasing leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
soon led, ridden and edged right over 1f out, kept on well to go clear inside final furlong
in touch, ridden to chase leaders well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
towards rear, ridden halfway, headway final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, horse hit over head by rivals whip, kept on inside final furlong
led early, prominent, ridden well over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out (hand timed)
Nonrunner
Ballybunion continues in good form and should make a bold bid to land the hat-trick, however Seven No Trumps looks the pick of the weights today and he gets the vote ahead of Sir Loin. Milton Bradley's nine-year-old has been steadily sliding down the handicap after starting the campaign rated in the sixties. He showed signs of a form revival last time when third at Bath, and in what is little better than a banded race, he should go very close. Ballybunion has landed two recent handicaps by narrow margins, but has now been put up six pounds. He should still be involved in the finish but will find it hard to win off this weight. Sir Loin was quite an impressive winner last time and should again play a major role. The same applies to Compton Classicm, a game winner at Ayr last time. Chairman Bobby is another worthy of a mention, but we return to Seven No Trumps for the likeliest winner.
Ballybunion (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, hard ridden final furlong, ran on to lead final stride, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Millfields Dreams (9-8) by a shd, 17 ran.
Beyond The Clouds (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 11l behind Paddywack (8-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Sir Loin 5-1 (8-7) Broke well, raced keenly, made all, ridden when edged right inside final furlong, kept on, won at W'hampton 5f app hcp (6) pol in Jul beating Millfields Dreams (9-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Trombone Tom 20-1 (8-7) In touch, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Paddywack (8-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Seven No Trumps 11-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway and switched right over 1f out, switched left final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Carcinetto (8-12) at Bath 5f clm (6) frm in Jul.
Multahab 10-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Davids Mark (8-2) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) frm in Jul.
Estoille 10-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 19, 1/2l behind Muara (9-4) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Chairman Bobby 7-2 (8-7) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, led and edged right inside final furlong, held on towards finish, won at Catterick 5f clm (6) gf in Jul beating Alugat (8-8) by a nk, 10 ran.
Sharp Hat 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 8l behind Smiddy Hill (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Compton Classic 15-2 (10-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Ayr 5f amt hcp (6) gd in Jul beating Viewforth (10-12) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
My Rascal (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 16th of 17, 13l behind Paddywack (9-0) at Beverley 5f hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Amanda's Lad (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, driven and one pace when hampered over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 4l behind Shank On Fourteen (8-10) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Coalite (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) In touch and pulled hard to lead 6f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 9l behind Touch of Ivory (8-6) at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) gf in Jul.
Waggledance (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Chased far side leader to over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Bond Becks (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Tombalina 10-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 10, 11l behind Toy Top (9-4) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Apr.
Succeed (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Chased leaders 2f out, faded final furlong, 8th of 13, 5l behind That's Blue Chip (8-8) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Mytton's Pride 7-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 10l behind Rothesay Dancer (9-4) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Jul.
