prominent and keen, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, hung right and headed over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and switched left over 1f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, switched right over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, hampered over 2f out, switched right and ridden over 1f out, ran on well towards finish
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
always behind
Nonrunner
Much depends on whether Superior Star turn out after his engagement at Pontefract yesterday, but assuming he is allowed to take his chance, he can strike while the iron is hot. United Nations and Evolution Ex are others to consider as alternatives, while Shy Glance can also go well at a fair price. The last named was an expensive purchase as a youngster but has yet to live up to his $200,000 price tag. He is in the right hands to pick up a small prize like this in due course and Allan Swinbank's charge is very much one for future reference. Evolution Ex has dropped to a favourable mark and is one to seriously consider if he is backed before the off. He does need everything to go his way at this level though and looks vulnerable in this company. United Nations is also up against it at the weights and, despite holding the ability to play a strong role, he comes here with a little to prove. Therefore, we stick with an in-form individual in Superior Star, who won well at Musselburgh at the start of this month and, having handled this course well the last time he raced here, Richard Fahey's three-year-old looks a solid option if he takes his place in the line up for the finale. Evolution Ex is forwarded as the best alternative.
United Nations 9-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden when not clear run on inside from over 1f out until inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 5th of 12, 2l behind Daaweitza (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.
Evolution Ex (USA) 7-1 (9-13) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 5l behind Sualda (9-13) at Carlisle 1m 3f clm (6) frm in Jul.
Shy Glance (USA) 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, in touch over 1f out, outpaced when checked inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 9l behind Lauro (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Sforzando 16-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride and behind, driven over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Mount Usher (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Ruby Legend 2-1fav (10-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Thornaby Green (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f app hcp (6) frm in Jul.
Mae Cigan (FR) 14-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out, 9th of 14, 10l behind Maidford (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Norwegian 16-1 (8-5) Keen, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 14l behind Tata Naka (8-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Kamari Gold 66-1 (9-0) Soon behind, last of 10, 29l behind Greek Renaissance (9-0) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Jun.
Superior Star 13-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway and soon led, soon drew clear, won at Musselburgh 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gf beating Touch of Ivory (8-12) by 6l, 12 ran.
Peephole 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders until lost place over 2f out, 10th of 11, 17l behind Dream of Paradise (8-1) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
