dwelt, towards rear, headway and switched left when not much room well over 1f out, stayed on to lead last strides
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, headed last strides
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, mid-division, ridden and one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened and not much room
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, soon weakened
in rear and outpaced, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance well inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
pushed along towards rear, no impression from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, chased leaders over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
unseated rider start
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
VALERY BORZOV is given the nod in this competitive finale. Now in the care of Richard Fahey, this well-handicapped individual has ground to suit and this track should suit more than at York last time out when well-backed. He can win this before heading to Ayr for one of the big sprints. Baby Strange is still well-handicapped and he runs the track well so is respected, along with recent winners R Woody and Rash Judgement who should both relish the ground. Kieren Fallon is an interesting jockey booking for the well-handicapped Spitfire (on for last win when well-backed) whilst Mac's Power bumped into a good one at Yarmouth and he is another whose course form reads very strongly. Roker Park is handicapped to win and he bounced back to form at Chester last month, suggesting another win is just around the corner.
Baby Strange 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Hajoum (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Tabaret 8-1 (9-4) Chased leader until well over 1f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 11, 14l behind Sohraab (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
R Woody 16-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, headway halfway, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well under pressure, won at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug beating Avertor (9-8) by 2 1/4l, 17 ran.
Secret Witness 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, headed last 100 yards, rallied towards finish, just held, 2nd of 16, nk behind Hitchens (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Rash Judgement 8-1 (9-11) Went left start, made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on, driven out, won at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug beating Pirate's Song (8-10) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Spitfire 5-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, hung right over 2f out, stayed on to challenge for 3rd over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind Definightly (9-11) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.
Abraham Lincoln (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Towards rear, kept on final furlong, no impression, 9th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Hitchens (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Mac's Power (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Steadied start, keen tracked leaders, challenged winner 1f out, kept on, but always held by winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Harry Patch (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Aug.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 19l behind Side Glance (8-12) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Ancient Cross 8-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra close home, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Northern Fling (9-6) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Roker Park (IRE) 4-1fav (9-9) Mid-division, headway to chased leaders well over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Great Charm (9-4) at Chester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
La Zamora 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul beating Tyfos (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Lujeanie 7-1 (9-10) In rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, pressed leaders 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Tyfos (9-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Raced centre, soon ridden along towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to get competitive, 15th of 27, 6l behind Joseph Henry (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Red Cape (FR) 20-1 (8-3) Chased winner stands side, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 15, 11l behind Tajneed (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Cornus 50-1 (9-4) Raced in rear, headway halfway, chased leaders over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 17, 8l behind R Woody (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Mister Laurel 7-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon lost place and behind, 10th of 11, 25l behind Fathsta (9-12) at Chester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Boogie Diva 6-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, effort over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Aleqa (8-11) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Stevie Gee (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 17, 8l behind R Woody (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Valery Borzov (IRE) 17-2 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 4l behind Hitchens (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
New Leyf (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Steadied start, always prominent, hard ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 5l behind R Woody (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
