tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, all out
steadied in rear, in touch, strong headway over 1f out, soon stalking leader, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, readily
soon tracking leader, hard driven over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, shaken up over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon faded
held up in touch, took closer order over 2f out, effort when not clear run over 1f out, switched left, ran on, never troubled leaders
Cases can be made for all of the runners on the best of their form though we reckon FUJIN DANCER could represent value at the forecast odds. Kevin Ryan's charge has been campaigned over an inadequate seven of late but he is perfectly suited by nine and has gone well at the course in the past. Bullet Man has not won for Richard Fahey since leaving Luca Cumani but he could be asked to front run in this small field. Templetuohy Max seems to have got into the grip of the handicapper so the switch to claimers is rather forced upon connections. The remainder have shown little of note of late and on balance are probably best opposed.
Bullet Man (USA) 11-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Grand Diamond (7-10) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Fujin Dancer (FR) 6-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway when not much room over 1f out, ridden and one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 6l behind Revue Princess (9-1) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Kumbeshwar 66-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, driven halfway, lost place well over 1f out, 12th of 15, 15l behind Bullwhip (9-9) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
Templetuohy Max (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Cool Baranca (GER) 11-1 (9-6) Mid-divison on inside, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 7l behind Northside Prince (10-0) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.