mid-division, riddden over 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, soon hung left, always towards rear, eased over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway and switched right 1f out, soon edged left, ran on, not reach leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, always behind
soon in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd close home
slowly into stride, behind, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
with leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
in touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden halfway, soon weakened
prominent, lost place after 1f, ridden halfway, soon weakened
Nonrunner
It can be worth taking a chance on Night In finding the sufficient improvement required to repel Kansas City and Hotham, while Falmassim heads the list of alternatives that can scrap it out as the best of the rest. Falmassim showed grim determination when won his maiden at Windsor but was a huge let down the next time he raced. His rider said he was never travelling on the Polytrack at Lingfield and failed to land a blow as a result. He obviously has his quirks but can take a hand at this level if he consents to run anywhere near his best. Hotham won in spite of fast ground at Beverley and was then far from disgraced in a similar heat at Redcar last time. His limitations are there for all to see but he should not be underestimated in an ordinary contest like this. Kansas City is sure to be a popular choice after a deserved success at Salisbury last month. Willie Muir's charge is going the right way and appeals as the most likely candidate to spoil the party for the selection. However, Night In rates as the better value option and, having given a potentially useful type a good run for the money at York, the son of Night Shift is fancied to relish this easier grade of competition.
Laith (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Always behind, last of 7, 35l behind Secret Liaison (9-1) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Felin Gruvy (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, driven halfway, soon lost place, 11th of 14, 10l behind Cape (9-0) at Nottingham 6f mdn fll (5) gd in Jun.
Night In (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Al Qasi (9-5) at York 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Kansas Gold 9-4 (9-3) Made all, shaken up over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on gamely final furlong, won at Salisbury 6f mdn stk (4) gf in Jul beating Rogue (9-3) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Falmassim 5-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, eased final furlong, last of 12, 20l behind Garstang (9-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Blues In The Night (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Dama'a (8-12) at Kempton 6f mdn stk (4) pol.
Bellsbank (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 14l behind Just Lille (9-0) at Ayr 7f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul.
Flylowflylong (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 7l behind Cindertrack (9-9) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Rondo 40-1 (8-10) Soon tracking leaders, lost place over 2f out, 7th of 8, 9l behind River Kirov (9-7) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Glenbuck (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 19, 6l behind Inaminute (8-8) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
Maison Dieu 16-1 (8-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 9l behind Al Qasi (9-5) at York 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Signor Whippee 25-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Alugat (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Nilsatisoptimum (USA) 20-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, no extra approaching final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Fortress (9-2) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Hotham 11-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Northern Chorus (9-2) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Quadrophenia 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, 12th of 15, 10l behind Electric Warrior (9-2) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Mandarin Lady 14-1 (8-12) Dwelt, always towards rear, 12th of 14, 26l behind Home Sweet Home (8-12) at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
