mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on and well held
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, pushed along 3f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
This is a more realistic target for Celestation but she may have lost the winning habit. Amy Blair had the run of the race here last month but Keith Dalgleish’s gelding has a terrific record on this track and is bidding for a sixth course win. Heatongrad won at Ripon two runs ago but Pat Shanahan might hold the key to this as he saddles a couple who will be prominent in the betting. The three-year-old Set In Stone won her maiden here in June but FIVEHUNDREDMILES might be the one to beat. He bettered Amy Blair on 13lb worse terms here in May and has been taking on better horses since. Bauden Barrett and Archie’s Advice look best of the rest.
Fivehundredmiles (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders on outside, 3rd travelling well 3f out, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, no threat after, 4th of 6, 6 3/4l behind Mohab (9-12) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Archie's Advice 28-1 (9-3) Slow into stride headway on outer to go in touch 8f out, effort 3f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Komodo (9-1) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Amy Blair 7-2 (9-12) Led, clear 7f out, driven over 1f out, reduced lead final furlong but never looked liked being caught, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Archipeligo (10-0) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Dark Crystal 9-1 (9-7) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 11 1/4l behind Strong Steps (10-3) at Ayr 1m hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Beauden Barrett 25-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind The Yellow Bus (9-9) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Celestation 7-1 (8-7) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 14 1/4l behind Appointed (9-4) at York 1m 2f hcp fll (3) gs in Jul.
Set In Stone (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Dwelt, tracked leaders, headway to lead 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 5 1/2l behind Company Asset (9-13) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp fll (4) gd in Jul.
Heatongrad (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) With leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Cliff Bay (9-1) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Spiritofhayton (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Held up in last pair, headway over 1f out, stayed on into never nearer 4th well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Harlow (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Framley Garth (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Broke well enough but soon taken back, closed on outside after 2f, ridden 3f out, lost place 2f out, 5th of 6, 7 3/4l behind Hernando Torres (9-0) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Timia 12-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 6th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Our Manekineko (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Fidelma Moon (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Rosy Ryan (9-1) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
