soon prominent, went 2nd over 12f out, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well
behind, pushed along over 6f out, tailed off final 4f
prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace in 4th over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards
mid-division, struggling over 3f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong
keen early, chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
led early, chased leaders, closed over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out until inside final furlong, kept on
steadied start, behind, pushed along over 3f out, went 6th 2f out, no chance
held up in mid-division, headway 3f out, beaten over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
soon led, headed over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, eased 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, unable to trouble winner
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, no real impression, well beaten 2f out, eased inside final furlong
NonRunner
Repetitio could have more to offer on the Flat after getting off the mark at Chepstow but this is a much tougher assignment. Vindolanda won a very competitive handicap over course and distance at the start of the month and is now 2-2 here. She shouldn’t be far away again despite a 4lb rise but Air Force Amy never seems to run two races alike and she has her stamina to prove. SPACE WALK won his maiden here last summer and later placed over this trip at Sandown and Chelmsford. Staying on when third over 1m4f at Kempton on his return to action, he’s been lightly raced and should be ready to strike again now. Junderstand and Motivate Me are also worth a second look in an open-looking handicap.
Space Walk 9-2 (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along on outside over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leading duo, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Tribal Craft (9-5) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Jul.
Dragons Voice 33-1 (9-6) Started slowly, always behind, last of 10, dist behind Palavecino (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Vindolanda 22-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, chased leader 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (4) sft in Jul beating Chicago Doll (9-7) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
River Icon 25-1 (9-4) Tracked leader until ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 33 1/4l behind Vindolanda (8-13) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Al Kout 9-4fav (9-7) Held up in touch, switched right over 2f out, soon ridden, went 3rd over 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on, 3rd of 7, 4 1/4l behind Mondain (9-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) pol in Jun.
Motivate Me (FR) 9-1 (9-7) Raced prominently, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Mankayan (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Air Force Amy 17-2 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden along for effort 2f out, plugged on one pace final furlong, 8th of 17, 6 3/4l behind Mankayan (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Junderstand 5-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden for effort over 2f out, ran on well final furlong but no match for winner, 2nd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Dreamweaver (9-6) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Overhaugh Street 11-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 9 1/4l behind Tigerskin (9-6) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Repetitio (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, closer in mid-division 10f out, headway on outside chasing leaders over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, won at Chepstow 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun beating Gold Arch (9-12) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Chief Craftsman 66-1 (9-4) Midfield, pulled wide but still well adrift over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, plugged on, 5th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Sociologist (8-6) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Jus Pires (USA) 22-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden over 4f out, well beaten final 3f, last of 11, 12 3/4l behind Benadalid (9-1) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Jun.
