dwelt and switched left start, behind, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, just failed
led, ridden oveer 2f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, headway when hampered over 1f out, running on when hampered inside final furlong, not able to challenge
slowly into stride, chased leaders 5f
with leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
mid-division, switched left and headway when badly hampered over 1f out, switched right and ran on to lead well inside final furlong, jockey took things easy near finish, held on
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
towards rear, headway 3f out, soon outpaced, stayed on down outside inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, ran on from over 1f out, nearest finish
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
in rear, effort over 3f out, soon weakened
All was not right with Glenridding last time and he rates a big danger if getting an easy lead however preference is for WAR AND PEACE ahead of Elusive Fame and Feeling Fresh in a rather tricky race for punters to solve. David Evans' gelding was a disappointment at Salisbury last time out but the longer trip this evening should be in his favour. His draw is not ideal however he is only 2lb higher than when winning in May and if he can get a good early position then he should go close. The drop in trip needs to have a good effect on Dragon Slayer who has been out of form so far this year, I Confess is consistent but hard to win with, whilst Elusive Fame's best moments this year have come at Southwell but there is no denying how well handicapped he is if all things come together from stall one. Border Owl's third to Jonny Lesters Hair reads well, Ride A White Swan is another who may just be best on an artificial surface, whilst Feeling Fresh has a first run for 321 days and is far from ignored for local trainer Paul Green. Many Welcomes, Saving Grace and Lily Wood are all respected coming here on the back of improved performances. The market may help in this finale but preference is for War And Peace.
Dragon Slayer (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 7th of 9, 10l behind Paquerettza (9-3) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
I Confess 5-1 (9-4) Chased leader until 6f out, stayed close up, ridden and hung left over 1f out, one pace and held when not much room well inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3l behind Night Lily (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in May.
Glenridding 4-1fav (9-13) Mid-division on outside, lost place 4f out, well behind when edged left 2f out, 13th of 14, 27l behind Silly Gilly (8-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
War And Peace (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 13l behind Hazytoo (9-2) at Salisbury 6f app hcp (5) gd.
Elusive Fame (USA) 9-2 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung right and weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 15l behind Summer Dancer (9-3) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Border Owl (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Prominent, led over 2f out, hard driven and headed final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Jonny Lesters Hair (8-5) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Feeling Fresh (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Slowly away and lost at least 3 lengths, switched left 2f out, ridden and headway soon after, effort inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Imperial Sword (9-7) at Ayr 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Spavento (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Mid-division, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Silly Gilly (8-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Many Welcomes 11-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, went 3rd 1f out, no impression on leading duo, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Miss Kitty Grey (8-8) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Saving Grace 9-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Applaude (8-10) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Champain Sands (IRE) 22-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 12l behind Tanforan (8-8) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Lily Wood 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 2l behind Piccolo Express (8-9) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Portrush Storm 25-1 (8-2) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 9l behind Dr Wintringham (8-13) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Ride A White Swan 5-1 (8-9) Behind, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final 2f, never on terms, 7th of 10, 10l behind Top Bid (8-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Pha Mai Blue 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, one pace under presure inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Leelu (9-1) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
