towards rear and outpaced, soon pushed along and reminders, never a factor
soon led, headed after 2f, with leader, led again over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
always behind
towards rear and outpaced, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led early, chased leaders in 4th, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
with leader, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders in 4th, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
Bay Of Fires' only decent form this season has been on this track but she's been beaten a long way on her last three starts. Deliberation completed a hat-trick before a poor run at Hamilton but his rider reported that he'd lost his action and eased him quickly. Belle Bayardo, who wasn't far behind him at Epsom earlier, has a chance to reverse the form on the revised terms. Crimson Knot has a strike-rate of 1-22 but hasn't been running badly and has dropped to a fair mark but the soft ground will suit BLACK ANNIS BOWER, whose two victories last autumn were gained in testing conditions. She gets the nod though Cool Rhythm has performed with credit in maidens and isn't badly treated for his handicap debut.
Belle Bayardo (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Seeking Magic (9-3) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Deliberation (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders, challenged over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 10l behind Hills Of Dakota (9-4) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Sep.
Crimson Knot (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear far side group, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 10th of 22, 4 1/2l behind Magical Macey (9-7) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sep.
Black Annis Bower 14-1 (9-1) In touch, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd closing stages, unable to reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Cool In The Shade (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Cool Rhythm 6-1 (9-3) Unseated rider and ran loose before start, chased leaders, effort and edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Dream The Blues (8-12) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) sft.
Meandmyshadow 9-1 (8-13) Pressed leader, ridden and effort well over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure, no impression when lost 2nd inside final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 13, 10l behind Beckermet (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Bay Of Fires (IRE) 9-2fav (9-0) Led narrowly, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 15, 13l behind Meandmyshadow (9-5) at Ripon 6f app sell stks (6) gd in Sep.
Rowan Spirit (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway to mid-division halfway, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 16, 13l behind Green Howard (9-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft.