led and set good pace, narrowly headed well over 1f out, stayed pressing leader and every chance until outpaced final 100 yards
prominent on outer, hard ridden and weakened 2f out
behind, some moderate late headway
dwelt, soon in touch, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish
in touch on inner, weakened over 1f out
chased leader to 4f out, stayed close up until weakened inside final 2f
always in rear, tailed off when pulled up inside final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd 4f out, ridden to lead narrowly well over 1f out, not pace of winner and headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd near finish
started slowly, in rear, not much room inside final 2f, stayed on but never dangerous
mid-division, not clear run and switched left 2f out, strong run and quickened to lead final 100 yards
behind, effort on wide outside over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
behind, ridden on outer and struggling 3f out
towards rear, staying on when hampered 2f out, kept on under pressure but never able to challenge
behind, pushed along 3f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest at finish
mid-division, effor 2f out, soon ridden, and weakened over 1f out
A low-grade handicap with the top-weight rated just 67. Ice Cracker and Ben Hur are of interest, but the vote goes handicap debutante Secluded, who looked as though he failed to stay 12-furlongs last time. A good-looking colt, he was in desperate need of both his outings at Wolverhampton back in June, and he hasn't been seen since failing to stay at Lingfield later in the month, having travelled well for much of the trip. He will be fresher than most at this time of year and the Handicapper looks to have given him every chance. Ben Hur finally got off the mark in a poor contest at Wolverhampton, but at least he confirmed his well-being and should still be competitive under his penalty. Ice Cracker finds it difficult to get her head in front, but is more than capable if the mood takes her, while others to consider include Mister Clinton, who will be better suited to this trip having not got home at Leicester on Tuesday over 10-furlongs and Fortune Point, who comes from a stable that is going through a purple patch at present, but we are happy to take a chance on the fitness of Secluded, who could prove to be a cut above these.