mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead entering final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
always behind, virtually pulled up over 1f out
led, headed over 5f out, stayed in touch, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 4f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, led over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 3f out, headway and led briefly 2f out, one pace after
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
always towards rear
A large field goes to post for this seller but on closer inspection not many can be given a serious chance of winning and the principals look to be Sarraaf, Argent and Robwillcall and the vote is given to Sarraaf. The selection has plenty in hand on official BHB figures and he need only reproduce his latest effort which saw him finish third behind Cherished Number to win this. Argent rates the main danger as he is another that is well in on his best form and he was a fair fourth behind Prairie Law in this grade last time out, but he is becoming hard to win with and at the likely odds he looks worth opposing. Robwillcall was a fair second behind Linden's Lady last time out and is another with place claims but his best form of late has come on a much softer surface and for that reason he is passed over on this occasion. Of the remainder, Jordan's Spark is from a shrewd yard and should run well at a price but for the winner we return to Sarraaf who looks to have plenty in hand.
Argent 5-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led final furlong, kept on under pressure, won at Hamilton 1m mdn clm (6) gs in May beating Airedale Lad (9-2) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Sarraaf (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) In touch, not much room 4f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, one pace when edged right inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Cherished Number (9-11) at Hamilton 1m clm (6) gf.
Arms Acrossthesea 33-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched inside and ridden final furlong, stayed on, nearest finish, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Linden's Lady (9-4) at Thirsk 1m sll hcp (6) gf.
Jordans Spark 14-1 (9-5) Chased leader to over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 13, 32l behind Donna's Double (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 2f sll (6) sft.
Luke After Me (IRE) 6-1jt-fav (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway on inside 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 17, 3l behind The Number (9-11) at Catterick 7f sll (6) gd in Apr.
Luke Sharp 66-1 (9-0) Soon well behind, 8th of 9, well behind Firenze (8-9) at Southwell 6f 3yo mdn aut (F) fbs in Jul '04.
Macanillo (GER) 100-1 (8-7) Swerved left start, always behind, last of 11, 25l behind Grande Terre (8-6) at Ripon 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Never Forget Bowie 66-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, edged left 4f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace when not much room final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Cherished Number (9-11) at Hamilton 1m clm (6) gf.
Sandy Bay (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride and behind, headway on outside over 4f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 20l behind Senor Bond (9-10) at Hamilton 1m sll (5) gf in Jul.
Tatweer (IRE) 16-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, good headway final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Golden Spectrum (10-1) at Hamilton 1m sll (5) gd in Jun.
The Loose Screw (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong, 8th of 18, 4l behind Linden's Lady (9-4) at Thirsk 1m sll hcp (6) gf.
Awaken 10-1 (9-2) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Prairie Law (9-4) at Redcar 1m 3f sll (6) gf.
Robwillcall 16-1 (8-10) In touch, disputed lead halfway, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, ridden and rider dropped reins 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Linden's Lady (9-4) at Thirsk 1m sll hcp (6) gf.
Procrastinate (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Always in rear division, 9th of 10, 36l behind Whirling (9-1) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo sll hcp (5) gd in Jul.