BLAZING BUCK comes from a yard that are in good form this summer and is given the vote to land this seller at the expense of Waterside and Don Pietro. The selection did win as a two year old last season but has struggled off his handicap rating ever since. Although he has fallen in the weights over the past few months he will be more at home in this selling grade and if anywhere near his best he ought to go close to winning again. Waterside was once a decent handicapper winning off a mark of 100 two seasons ago. Since then he has been contesting in claiming and selling races with success. He has performed well in the past on rain softened ground so any market moves should be noted. Don Pietro won a similar race at Bath last time out. He does carry a penalty for his troubles however which will make life tougher for him but Tony Culhane is an eye catching jockey booking. At the weights Blazing Buck looks well treated and for that reason he gets out vote.
Don Pietro 16-1 (10-11) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, challenged from 5f out, led 4f out, headed 2f out, chased winner after, no chance when lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 15, 6l behind Recession Proof (10-7) at Newbury 1m 2f am hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
New Star (UAE) 9-2 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, headed last strides, 2nd of 9, hd behind Becuille (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
Obe Royal 4-1fav (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure between horses over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 14, 6l behind Best In Class (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Waterside (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, closing finish, always held, 2nd of 7, nk behind Slip (9-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f sell stks (6) std in Jul.
A One (IRE) 66-1 (9-13) Led 4f, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 27l behind Gallego (10-8) at Salisbury 1m am hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Cadeaux Fax 66-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, struggling to hold position when not clear run over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, no impression, 7th of 10, 9l behind Cruikadyke (9-3) at Salisbury 1m (5) gf in Jul.
Professor Malone 50-1 (8-12) In rear, some headway on inside 3f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 31l behind Piazza San Pietro (9-1) at Bath 6f clm stks (5) fm in Jul.
Red Current 7-2fav (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 12l behind Appelouse (9-6) at Southwell 1m app hcp 0-55 (6) fbs in Jul.
Bidable 22-1 (8-3) Raced wide, held up towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out to join leaders, ridden 2fd out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Desert Dreamer (9-3) at Lingfield 7f sell stks (6) pol in Mar.
La Belle Joannie 9-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, raced keenly and held up behind, ridden over 1f out, never able to challenge, 7th of 11, 9l behind Guiseppe Verdi (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f sell stks (6) pol in Jul.
Lilleput 40-1 (9-2) Slowly away, soon recovered and prominent, weakened 3f out, soon tailed off and eased, last of 7, 32l behind The Saucy Snipe (8-1) at Windsor 1m 4f sell stks (6) gf in Jul.
Poca A Poca (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Started slowly, always behind, 8th of 9, 16l behind Sams Lass (8-9) at Ffos Las 6f fll mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Rosemarkie 66-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out, 11th of 12, 30l behind Don Pietro (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f 4yo sell stks (6) gd in Jul.
Still Dreaming 33-1 (8-3) Led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 23l behind Boundless Prospect (8-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f clm stks (6) pol in Jan.
Blazing Buck 20-1 (8-11) Behind, never nearer, 7th of 13, 10l behind Phoenix Enforcer (8-12) at Leicester 1m 3yo sll (6) gs in Jul.
