took keen hold, led, ridden and hung left over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, 3rd and held when hampered on far rail inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
unruly start, soon pushed along in rear, never a factor
reared and went badly left leaving stalls, tailed off throughout
slowly away and veered right leaving stalls, always behind
chased leader, ridden to lead 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on well
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weaknened
It can pay here to side with CALL TO ARMS who is nominated over Redden and Elusive Sue. The selection is a son of Shamardal and he showed plenty of promise on his debut at Thirsk back in June when he chased home Ballodair. He subsequently flopped over this course and distance but he is surely better than that and we are prepared to give him another chance to restore his reputation. Redden is an interesting newcomer as he is a well bred Pivotal colt and the yard are in sparkling form at present. Elusive Sue is back in maiden company after being well beaten in a competitive handicap at York last month. She had previously been a beaten favourite in a maiden at Redcar and she shapes as though she could be suited by a slightly longer trip. Maragna showed plenty of speed on his debut at Thirsk and he may be capable of even better with that experience under his belt and on this quicker ground. Call To Arms does not come without risk after a below-par effort last time but he looks worth another chance.
Call To Arms (IRE) 4-11fav (9-3) Keen early, with leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 11l behind Khattaab (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Frontline Boy (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) With winner, ridden and lost place over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Businessman (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (2) gf in Aug.
Maragna (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Mid-division, one pace final 2f, 6th of 14, 8l behind Dance For Julie (8-3) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) sft.
Redden Pivotal colt out of Coy.
Starlight Boy Firebreak colt out of Dispol Verity.
Ed's A Red 100-1 (8-12) Behind, soon outpaced, never dangerous, last of 6, 23l behind Walk On Water (9-1) at Chester 6f 2yo fll stks (2) gf in Aug.
Elusive Sue (USA) 20-1 (8-7) Mid-division, chased leaders over 1f out, soon weakened, 15th of 17, 10l behind Yurituni (8-0) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Via Aurelia (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, no impression final 2f, 4th of 10, 7l behind Marrayah (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Aug.
Indicco Carnival Dancer filly out of Irish Light.
Exceedingly Bold 25-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Hold Your Colour (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Aug.
