outpaced, headway 3f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden to lead narrowly 1f out, edged left, headed well inside final furlong, not quicken
prominent, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
broke well, tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, pressing leaders when carried head high 1f out, soon hung both ways, stayed on same pace
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
towards rear, headway and hung left over 1f out, soon weakened
prominent, weakened over 2f out
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed narrowly 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong
prominent over 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
CONVINCE is well named in a bad race and he has done enough to convince us to side with him rather than likely market rivals Outer Hebrides and Running Flush. The eight-year-old faced a difficult task at York last time out but he ran creditably enough on balance and with no superstars lurking in the wings this afternoon, we take him to give a good account of himself amongst this weaker level of opposition. Outer Hebrides was all out to take a similar event over course and distance. The handicapper has had plenty of chance to take a look at him and this penalty regrettably could make a follow up beyond him. Running Flush is very interesting on handicap debut. Five furlongs looked sharp enough last time and Jeremy Gask is still sending out the winners. Captain Kallis won his maiden on Southwell's fibresand. Connections will be desperate for rain ahead of today's meeting. Clear Hand has shown little of note though his yard had their first winner for quite some time so the market should be monitored closely. Street Diva has been big odds on two starts post her time with Paul Blockley. A moderate handicap for modest horses but Convince has shown ability in better grade and that is enough to steer him to our attention.
Outer Hebrides 12-1 (8-10) Held up, headway over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, all out, won at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Aug beating The History Man (9-2) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Convince (USA) 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 8l behind Zomerlust (9-10) at York 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Captain Kallis (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and struggling 2f out, eased final furlong, 8th of 10, 21l behind Mister Tinktastic (9-4) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Running Flush (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Pushed along over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Island Legend (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.
Miss Firefly 14-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, badly hampered just inside final 2f, rallied inside final furlong, not recover, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Triple Dream (8-13) at Bath 6f app hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Street Diva (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 6l behind Outer Hebrides (8-10) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Aug.
Square Of Gold (FR) 66-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 11l behind Aegean Shadow (8-5) at Leicester 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Clear Hand 20-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, switched left entering final 2f, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Quiquillo (9-4) at Chepstow 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Abhainn (IRE) 7-1fav (8-5) Behind, ridden over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 8l behind Mandhooma (8-12) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Aug.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 7l behind Golden Dixie (9-12) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Castlefish (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Took keen hold early, chased leader inside final 3f, weakened rapidly over 2f out, tailed off, last of 8, 20l behind Sahaal (9-3) at Bath 1m mdn stks (5) fm in Aug.
Monte Mayor Eagle 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, caught close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Fuzzy Cat (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Aug.
Merry May 50-1 (7-13) Steadied start, mid-division, weakened 2f out, last of 10, 7l behind Lucy Brown (9-9) at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Polar Gold (9-2) 12th of 13, 5l behind Apaa (8-2) at La Zarzuela(SPA) 5f hcp hvy in Nov '06.
