tracked winner, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, unchallenged
towards rear, ridden over 2f out and some late headway final furlong
mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, kept some late headway final furlong
held up, ridden over 3f out, some headway until weakened over 1f out
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden over 2f out and some headway from over 1f out until one pace inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Wind Shuffle is back up to a tricky-looking mark after his win at the track a fortnight ago, and so we will side with New Star ahead of Oeuf A La Neige. The selection comes here on the back of a good second to stablemate Cheshire Prince at Chester. That run ensured that he has returned to a mark of 74 but he is only 2lbs above his highest winning mark and he still looks competitive. He seems to go on any ground and with this trip firmly in his range, he should run well. Wind Shuffle must be respected as he seemed to find some improvement when stepped up slightly in trip last time and he is high on the shortlist, as is Oeuf A La Neige who continues to run well in defeat. Regent¿s Secret comes here on the back of a win over the sticks at Perth and is in good form, whilst Saraaf and Anthemion both join Hawkit on the list of horses who have won over this course and distance. Malinsa Blue and Always Brave are two more consistent trudgers who warrant a look, however it is New Star who can carry top-weight to victory.
New Star (UAE) 10-1 (8-11) Led early, always prominent, ridden, challenging 2f out, not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Cheshire Prince (8-13) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Wind Shuffle (GER) 2-1fav (10-0) Slowly into stride and soon tracked leaders, ridden and led over 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul beating Prince Noel (9-2) by 1l, 7 ran.
Hawkit (USA) 9-2 (9-6) Always towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 18l behind El Dececy (9-12) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Regent's Secret (USA) 7-2 (9-9) Held up, ridden over 3f out, some late headway inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Wind Shuffle (10-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Always Brave 4-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 5th of 6, 5l behind Moonlight Man (10-0) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Malinsa Blue (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, challenged over 3f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Lauro (9-0) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Oeuf A La Neige 6-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Splash The Cash (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jul.
Sarraaf (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Hamilton 1m 1f app hcp (6) gd in Jul beating Camolin (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lordship (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 2f out, under pressure and edged right, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Libre (9-0) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Anthemion (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 17l behind Wind Shuffle (10-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
