held up, headway far side of group chasing leaders halfway, every chance 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
with leaders, every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up in last pair, steady headway on heels of leaders 2f out, switched left over 1f out, pushed along and ran on to lead inside final furlong
with leaders, weakened inside final 2f
steadied start, held up in last pair, headway near side of group 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
led until ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway chasing leaders halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened soon after
chased leaders, pushed along before halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly
Dirchill had dropped to a lenient mark when successful at Redcar and has 10lb more to carry here. Ey Up Its Mick was raised 7lb after winning at Haydock but Canford's Joy has strong claims having finished second over course and distance nine days ago in a higher grade. I KNOW HOW could be interesting as his yard has a good strike-rate here. He did finish behind Pearl Of Qatar at Thirsk but missed the break so can be forgiven that run. Liamba is best at Southwell.
Canford's Joy (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Close up, led going well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Edgewood (8-12) at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Liamba 11-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, pushed along before halfway, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Split Down South (9-13) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Ey Up Its Mick 5-2fav (9-2) Dwelt in rear, switched right and smooth headway 2f out, soon joined leaders going best, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 6f hcp (5) sft in Jul beating Airglow (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
I Know How (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Gullane One (9-3) at Thirsk 6f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Pearl Of Qatar 20-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Gullane One (9-3) at Thirsk 6f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Dirchill (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Prominent, led halfway, went clear over 1f out, easily, won at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Newgate Angel (9-1) by 7 1/2l, 10 ran.
Shortbackandsides (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Ey Up Its Mick (9-2) at Haydock 6f hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Insurplus (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Gallipoli (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Indiaro 28-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost place 4f out, well beaten over 1f out, last of 8, 17 1/4l behind Mr Shelby (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) hvy in Aug.