prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, led 4f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
held up mid-division, brought wide and headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always rear division
led, headed after 4f and remained in touch until weakened final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
took keen hold, never better than mid-division
in touch, ridden over 2f out, had every chance over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride and behind, soon ridden along, some late headway, never reached challenging position
took keen hold in mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
prominent, driven to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
always towards rear
The trickiest race on the card concludes proceedings and Tanforan will be popular after a win last time, but a 5lb rise makes this tougher and we'll take a chance on Lady Benjamin. Patrick Haslam's filly looks well handicapped now on some of her old form, handles cut in the ground and is definitely worth another go at this trip. The first-time visor makes her more appealing and we'll take the plunge. Tanforan's mile success at Haydock showed that he handles this ground and will get at least this far, though he will need a career best to go in again. Ollie Pears runs Victory Spirit, who has cheek pieces for the first time and he will have to hope that the colt stays the trip better then when tried three times in handicaps over it last year. Even so, he has a good record of improving his charges and he may get plenty more out of this four-year-old on this his first run since joining him so watch the market for clues. A Big Sky Brewing has conditions and trip to suit and can get competitive, while Rich Harvest and Keys Of Cyprus probably need favours from the assessor and we'll side with Lady Benjamin.
A Big Sky Brewing (USA) 5-1 (8-13) Led, ridden 2f out, all out, headed close home, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Wisdom's Kiss (9-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
King Harson 8-1 (9-4) Effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 12l behind Glenridding (9-2) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Tanforan 11-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on to lead line, won at Haydock 1m app hcp (5) gs beating Glenridding (9-7) by a nk, 12 ran.
Keys of Cyprus 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, effort halfway, soon beaten, last of 13, 21l behind Glenridding (9-2) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Lady Benjamin 16-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, kept on from over 1f out, 5th of 19, 5l behind Johnston's Glory (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Victory Spirit 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division and keen, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon edged right and weakened, 7th of 12, 4l behind Kindallachan (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Nufoudh (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 14l behind Distant Pleasure (8-11) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Ugenius 12-1 (8-8) Went left start, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon every chance, ridden and kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Leptis Magna (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m sll hcp (6) gd.
Rich Harvest (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Glenveagh (8-7) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Creative (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Led, soon clear, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 15l behind Hurricane Harriet (9-1) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp (6) gs.
Smart Pick 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, one pace, no impression, 8th of 14, 8l behind Distant Pleasure (8-11) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Linden's Lady 12-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, 7th of 9, 11l behind King of The Moors (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Megalo Maniac 15-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, effort over 2f, one pace after, 5th of 13, 5l behind Micky Mac (9-6) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Wooden King (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 20, 19l behind Frisbee (9-7) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Pay Time 10-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged right and outpaced over 1f out, 5th of 9, 9l behind Grand Opera (9-12) at Carlisle 7f hcap (5) frm in Jul.
