went right start, mid-division, switched right over 1f out, ran on
always prominent, hard driven over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened
hampered start, behind, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd well inside final furlong
took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
led for 1f, stayed prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on close home
hampered start, outpaced in rear, never a danger
chased leaders for 2f, one pace final 2f
hampered start, took keen hold, mid-division, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders until weakened 1f out
This looks to be something of a collector's item as it is a sprint handicap and trainer David Nicholls only has one representative but his runner Buachaill Dona has an obvious chance and gets the vote to complete a hat-trick ahead of Loch Verdi and Azygous. The last mentioned has been running consistently well of late and again lost no caste in defeat at Newmarket last time but he may be booked for a place at best again. Matuza wears blinkers for the first time in the hope that they bring about the necessary improvement, while Terentia now looks to be in the grip of the handicapper. Glasshoughton is inconsistent, while Woodnook has gone up in the weights despite not winning and of more interest may be Andrew Balding's progressive Loch Verdi. Buachaill Dona has an obvious chance on recent form though and it looks significant that Nicholls relies on just him.
Leopoldine 28-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind La Chunga (8-10) at York 6f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gf in Jul.
Terentia 5-1 (9-6) Race centre, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Stoneacre Lad (9-2) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Total Impact 25-1 (8-9) Raced stands side, prominent, led stands side group over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 10th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Dark Missile (8-6) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Rare Breed 16-1 (8-13) In touch on outside, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 9l behind Angus Newz (8-11) at Sandown 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Buachaill Dona (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (4) frm in Jul beating Rothesay Dancer (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Azygous 9-1 (8-9) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 9, 3/4l behind Pic Up Sticks (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Loch Verdi 4-6fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Hamilton 5f 3yo fll hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Shes Minnie (8-13) by 1l, 7 ran.
Glenviews Youngone (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 8l behind Fantasy Explorer (8-0) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) frm in Jul.
Glasshoughton 5-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden when hampered over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 10l behind Azygous (8-5) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Matuza (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Always prominent, challenged from 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong until not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Fast Bowler (8-10) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Devine Dancer 12-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 5l behind Caribbean Coral (10-0) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Triskaidekaphobia 22-1 (8-9) Pulled hard, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Pic Up Sticks (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Come Out Fighting 8-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 13, 4l behind Fantasy Explorer (8-0) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) frm in Jul.
Woodnook 9-2 (8-4) Held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 9, hd behind Pic Up Sticks (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
