held up, ridden over 4f out, no impression
outpaced early, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead over 2f out, driven out final furlong
tracked leader, smooth headway to challenge over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
led, keen early, ridden 3f out, soon headed, no extra
towards rear, ridden, headway from over 3f out to chase leaders, soon one pace, no chance with winner
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 4f out, no impression
Dark Charm was good value for his win over a mile here last time but is not certain to appreciate the return to further off his new mark today so preference is for Doctor Scott, with Princess Lavinia rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has failed to stay further in recent starts but has slipped back to a winning mark as a result and looks worth a wager on ground conditions that suit. Red Chairman was good value for his win here in July but has paid the penalty at the hands of the handicapper for that success and may have to settle for minor honours once more. Miss Sure Bond ran better at Beverley last time but remains a maiden and it is hard to see him losing that tag here. A 5lb rise for her narrow success at Yarmouth last time looks harsh for Geoff Wragg's Princess Lavinia and a safer bet looks to be Doctor Scott who gets the verdict.
Dark Charm (FR) 7-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead close home, won at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug beating Mystical Ayr (8-7) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Doctor Scott 11-4fav (8-8) Led, ridden along over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 9l behind Billich (8-13) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Princess Lavinia 10-1 (9-11) Led 2f, tracked leaders after, led again over 2f out, ridden and soon hung left, driven and all out, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug beating Billy One Punch (9-10) by a nk, 10 ran.
Red Chairman 10-1 (9-3) Led, soon clear, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Dechiper (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Farne Island 80-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, 10th of 17, 4l behind Thornaby Green (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Ignition 15-2 (10-0) Chased leaders, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 8l behind Kabis Amigos (10-6) at Carlisle 1m ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Miss Sure Bond (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Held up behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Selkirk Grace (9-8) at Beverley 1m 2f app mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Tiger King (GER) 8-1 (9-1) Behind, stayed on from over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 6l behind Neil's Legacy (8-9) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.