held up towards rear on stand side, not clear run from over 2f out until entering final furlong, ran on nearest finish
always towards rear in centre
mid-division on stand side, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong
towards rear on stand side, headway 2f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders on stand side, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
raced in centre and overall leader until 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division on stand side, weakened over 1f out
towards rear in centre group, some late progress, never dangerous
keen in mid-division, raced in centre, headway over 1f out, ran on well to lead inside final furlong, driven out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders in centre, weakening when hampered 1f out, eased
prominent on stand side, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on
prominent in centre, ridden and every chance from 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent in centre, fading when squeezed out just inside final furlong
always towards rear on stand side
prominent in centre, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up behind in centre, headway well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division on stand side, weakening when hampered 1f out, eased
slowly into stride, towards rear on stand side, stayed on final furlong, never a danger
towards rear in centre, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
always mid-division in centre
A real toughie for punters here and the tentative nod goes to Mr Wolf who is still well handicapped and is fancied to blitz the opposition early on. Safari Mischief, Holbeck Ghyll and Spanish Ace make it to the shortlist. David Barker's gelding has been running well in defeat of late, and may have been well-berthed in his high draw (nine of last ten winners have come form a double figure draw; the other was from stall nine). Mr Barker won this race in 2005 with Sierra Vista and this track should suit Mr Wolf's aggressive style of running. Misaro is consistent but now looks weighted up to the hilt, whilst Holbeck Ghyll won this race last year but is now 8lbs higher in the weights. Coseadrom would prefer more rain so is passed over, along with Canadian Danehill and Peopleton Brook who are both fairly consistent but don't tend to win too often. Texas Gold needs to bounce back from a poor last effort, so of more interest may be Safari Mishief who has won two of his last three starts although as a result he is now up to his highest mark to date. At a price Talbot Avenue could go well, however Mr Wolf can score.
Indian Trail 9-1 (9-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Final Dynasty (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Pacific Pride 3-1fav (9-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 8, 18l behind Nobilissima (8-1) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jul.
Magic Glade 33-1 (9-9) Behind, headway over 1f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong, 10th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Moorhouse Lad (10-0) at Newmarket 5f hcap (3) gf in Jul.
Texas Gold 12-1 (8-11) Stumbled start, always rear, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Border Music (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Misaro (GER) 14-1 (8-2) Raced in mid-division far side, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders, 10th of 24, 5l behind Stoneacre Lad (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Jul.
Mr Wolf 11-2 (9-9) Led, ridden along halfway, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Final Dynasty (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Spanish Ace 40-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 15th of 17, 6l behind Aegean Dancer (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Harry Up 28-1 (8-4) Led centre group, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 16, 5l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs in Jul.
Talbot Avenue 12-1 (9-4) Prominent, chased leaders 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 4l behind Cashel Mead (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jul.
Continent 12-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 15l behind Turnkey (9-6) at Pontefract 6f hcap (3) gd in Jul.
Little Edward 16-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden and no impression from halfway, 9th of 11, 8l behind Border Music (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Peopleton Brook 7-2 (9-10) Prominent, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakend inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Golden Dixie (9-6) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Diane's Choice 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Cashel Mead (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jul.
Safari Mischief 6-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on under pressure, all out, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul beating George The Second (8-13) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Oranmore Castle (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Dwelt, always towards rear, 12th of 13, 8l behind How's She Cuttin' (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (3) gd in Jun.
Holbeck Ghyll (IRE) 7-2fav (8-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Ishi Adiva (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Raccoon (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) In touch, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Ishi Adiva (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Bond Boy 9-2 (9-6) Led far side, driven over 1f out, headed and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Melalchrist (9-2) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Jul.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Ishi Adiva (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Pic Up Sticks 11-1 (9-9) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Golden Dixie (9-6) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Rainbow Bay 17-2 (8-4) Prominent, driven over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Bahamian Ballet (9-3) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
George The Second 9-2 (9-3) Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, ran on towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Our Fugitive (9-3) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Jul.
Coseadrom (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Towards rear and soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Bahamian Ballet (9-3) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
