led, pushed along halfway, driven and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
dwelt, soon in touch, led over 1f out, ridden out final furlong
jumped right at start, soon in touch, ridden along when outpaced over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
always behind, soon chased along, never a factor
dwelt, soon tracking leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened entering final furlong
Van Bossed disappointed last time but has strong claims on previous form and is chosen ahead of Wotashirtful and Red Wings. The Dandy Nicholls trained colt made his debut here in July and showed plenty of promise, finishing fourth to the 83 rated Kalhan Sands. He may not have stayed seven furlongs last time out when well supported and the drop to the minimum should suit. Wotashirtful has done little wrong in four races to date and made the favourite Sophie's Girl pull out all the stops at Thirsk last time, he looks to be the main danger. Red Wings has come up against some decent enough types in three maidens and is from a yard that keep banging in the winners. Grudge and Presidium Star make up the field but look to have a bit to find and so we return to Van Bossed as the most likely winner.
Grudge 16-1 (8-2) Chased leader, swerved badly left after 1f, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 6l behind Look Busy (8-4) at Thirsk 5f 2yo hcp (3) gf.
Van Bossed (CAN) 9-4 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong, 11th of 14, 15l behind Alan Devonshire (9-3) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Wotashirtfull (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Sophie's Girl (8-12) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
Presidium Star 100-1 (8-9) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 9, 23l behind Mister Fips (9-3) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Red Wings (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) In touch, led after 1f, headed halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 7l behind Mey Blossom (8-9) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd.