pressed leader, pushed along and led over 2f out, soon faced strong challenge, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely and asserted closing stages
dwelt, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out and no headway, weakened quickly well over 1f out
tracked front pair, headway to strongly press leader over 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra final 110 yards and lost 2nd close home
led narrowly, pushed along and headed over 2f out, soon dropped away
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, no real progress
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, well held 2f out
held up in rear, headway 3f out, pushed along in 4th over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on and went 2nd towards finish, not trouble winner
With the exception of a moderate run on good to firm ground, NELLIE LEYLAX has proved a good servant to Tom Dascombe as he looks to re-establish himself in the training ranks, and the son of Calyx was particularly impressive on soft ground last time over this trip. He's down in grade here and can defy topweight with his pilot claiming the handy 3lb. Paladin toughed it out well to score over course and distance and should deliver another positive account with conditions to suit on handicap debut. Beyond Borders was a tad disappointing when beaten at odds-on last time and will have to improve on that evidence, and therefore Watcha Matey is added to the shortlist as he continues to run well despite retaining maiden status. He is unproven on the forecast ground though.
Nellie Leylax (IRE) 3-1jfav (9-8) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly, unchallenged, won at Doncaster 7f stks (2) sft in Jul beating Daymer Bay (9-2) by 3 1/4l, 14 ran.
Paladin (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on gamely, led again towards finish, won at Haydock 7f stks (4) sft in Jul beating Sea The Dream (9-7) by nk, 9 ran.
Watcha Matey 4-1 (9-9) Led, took keen hold, pushed along over 2f out, joined for lead over 1f out, headed final furlong, rallied to dispute lead final final 110yds, headed post, 2nd of 6, hd behind Eminny (9-8) at Leicester 7f (5) gd in Jul.
Beyond Borders (IRE) 8-11fav (9-9) Tracked leader, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, plugged on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 4, 1 3/4l behind Dc Flyer (8-10) at Hamilton 6f (5) gs in Jul.
Catena (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 6 1/4l behind Cerulean Bay (9-11) at Ayr 7f stks (4) gs in Jul.
Mullins Beach (IRE) 28-1 (8-5) Restless in stalls, slow away, behind, racing keenly over 3f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Matters Most (9-9) at Windsor 6f (4) gd in Jul.
Brandaisy 66-1 (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never in contention, 8th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Lady Pink Rose (9-2) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
