mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
led to over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
pulled hard, settled mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 4f out
Top Spec gets the confident vote to win this claimer with Major Faux Pas and He's A Star rating the main dangers. The selection was a good fifth in a better race behind Jalldee last time out and with the drop in grade sure to suit he need only run up to that mark to score. Major Faux Pas rates the main danger on his best form as he is another dropping in grade but he has been very disappointing of late so can not be put forward with any confidence. He's A Star is another worthy of respect now that he returns to a more suitable trip and with his yard running into form again he should be noted in the market. Hawridge King is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks vulnerable off this mark. Of the remainder, Orlar looks well in on official BHB figures and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to Top Spec who sets a fair standard.
Top Spec (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden 4f out, switched left 3f out and stayed on, 5th of 17, 3l behind Jalldee (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (4) gs.
St Barchan (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Prominent, chased leader well over 2f out, going easily, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, cheekily, won at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo clm (D3) gs in Oct beating Zuma (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Major Faux Pas (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, no impression, 15th of 19, 17l behind Climate Change (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Hawridge King 7-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Halla San (8-11) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
West Hill (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) Prominent, weakened over 3f out, last of 16, well behind Khyber Kim (9-0) at Haydock 1m 3f mdn stk (5) gd in Aug.
He's A Star 7-2fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 8l behind Golden Dynasty (8-9) at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Traianos (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to chase leading pair 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Ramsgill (8-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm (5) pol.
Luke Sharp 20-1 (9-3) Always behind, virtually pulled up over 1f out, last of 14, well behind Sarraaf (9-8) at Hamilton 1m sll (6) gf in Aug.
Oman Gulf (USA) 16-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, hung right and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 24l behind Ballyhurry (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f clm (5) gd.
Shaaban (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f, 9th of 13, 14l behind Huxley (9-6) at Folkestone 1m clm (6) gf in Jun.
Orlar (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Dwelt and held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, some late headway, never near to challenge, 4th of 10, 9l behind Love Angel (8-4) at York 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf.
Expression Echo (IRE) 100-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 4f out, hampered 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 10, 18l behind Trick of Light (8-9) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gd in Aug.
Appointed Time 66-1 (8-7) In rear, weakened over 3f out, 14th of 17, 30l behind Pending (9-5) at Chepstow 1m sll (6) gd in Aug.
