held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
led, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, headed towards finish
held up behind, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, kept on well to lead towards finish
held up, ridden 3f out, no impression
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, struggling and tailed from over 4f out
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace and no impression
held up mid-division, weakened well over 2f out, soon eased
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, effort over 4f out on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
The booking of Kerrin McEvoy is considered significant enough for Thorny Mandate to get nod over Tetragon, Apache Point and Farnborough, who come across as the best of the rest. Farnborough is in good heart at present and has each-way claims on the best of his efforts. However, there is the suspicion that he is better on the artificial surfaces and he has a bit to find on the pick of his turf form. Apache Point went down fighting in a decent little race at York last time out and may have more to offer this term. Watch the betting with him. Similar comments apply to Tetragon, who hacked up in a claimer when he was last seen out. A 57-day absence is a worry with him and others may have a fitness edge on this occasion. None more so than Thorny Mandate, who handled good ground well at Chester just four days ago. The son of Diktat is in the form of his life at present and has every chance of finding the extra effort now that he has discovered what it takes for him to win a race.
Latif (USA) 7-2 (9-5) Steadied at start, held up, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 11l behind Boxhall (8-9) at Pontefract 1m 4f stk 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Tetragon (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, smooth headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, drew clear final furlong, won at Hamilton 1m 3f clm (5) gd in Jun beating Barking Mad (9-7) by 5l, 10 ran.
Keeper's Lodge (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 8l behind High Reserve (9-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Mr Midasman (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Held up, headway and hung right from over 2f out, soon one pace, 8th of 13, 3l behind Charlie Kennet (8-13) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Polish Spirit 20-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden, weakened from 2f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Iffy (9-7) at Sandown 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Sheriff's Deputy 15-2 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on, 4th of 12, 1l behind Milady's Pride (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (E3) pol in Mar.
Apache Point (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Gavroche (9-7) at York 1m 2f clm (4) gf in Jul.
Templet (USA) 20-1 (9-3) In touch, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 6th of 8, 17l behind McEldowney (8-8) at Hamilton 1m stk 0-65 (5) gf in Jul.
Inchdura 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division, pushed along halfway and soon behind, last of 10, well behind Yorkshire Blue (8-8) at Doncaster 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Farnborough (USA) 11-2 (8-5) Settled in rear, headway from over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Darling Deanie (8-12) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp (5) gs.
Sir Night (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 18l behind Westcourt Dream (8-9) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Insignia (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 6l behind Wujood (8-12) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Thorny Mandate 5-1 (8-11) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 11, shd behind Barbirolli (9-2) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Ruby Legend 5-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Balwearie (8-13) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Piper General (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) In touch, not clear run from 2f out to inside final furlong, ran on and closing near finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind King Darshaan (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Jul.
Shekan Star 10-3fav (8-10) Started slowly and behind, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor, 6th of 10, 6l behind Eborarry (8-12) at Beverley 1m 3yo app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
