chased leaders, ridden 2f out, went 2nd under pressure approaching final furlong, no chance with unchallenged winner
pressed leaders on rail till weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, took keen hold and held up in rear, driven and no progress over 2f out
chased leaders 5f
raced alone in centre, with leaders, led over 4f out, came well clear final 2f, unchallenged
went left start, reluctant and always behind
held up in touch, effort on outside under pressure over 2f out, went moderate 3rd approaching final furlong
in touch until over 1f out, soon well behind, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off
chased leaders on outer for 5f
slight lead on stand rail to over 4f out, stayed prominent until ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up, headway under pressure over 1f out, no progress final furlong
Glenridding is in good form and he can win again here at the main expense of Navene, Seneschal and Stand In Flames. The selection had an engagement in an apprentice handicap at Haydock on Friday night, but if he takes his chance today then he should take all the beating. He was an easy winner last time and now that he has found his form he should take plenty of stopping. Chris Wall's Navene is a likeable filly and she lost no caste in defeat last time when she chased home Al Rayanah at Yarmouth. She can go well, while Seneschal hinted at a return to form here last time out. Stand In Flames is a filly with ability but she has been a bit disappointing on her last two starts and we are happy to stick with Glenridding as the one to beat.
Navene (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Keen, chased leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Al Rayanah (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Seneschal 14-1 (9-13) Soon chasing winner, every chance 1f out, held final 100 yards, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Hazytoo (9-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Oi Vay Joe (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, staying on same pace when slightly hampered inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Oh So Saucy (9-9) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Secret Gem (IRE) 17-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 13l behind Glencal (9-11) at Chepstow 7f fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Stand In Flames 7-2fav (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Natural Rhythm (8-5) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) hvy in Jul.
Pietersen (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Slowly away, lost all chance, always well in rear, last of 14, 14l behind Hazytoo (9-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Dr Synn 16-1 (9-1) Held up behind, headway from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not troubled leaders, 6th of 13, 6l behind Alucica (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul.
Cheonmado (USA) 10-1 (8-11) Led for over 2f, prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong, 12th of 13, 32l behind Ryan's Future (8-9) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Apr.
Copperwood 9-2fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, disputed second over 3f out, soon ridden one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 8l behind Bluejain (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Hollywood George 14-1 (8-13) Led on rail, ridden and headed 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Grey Boy (9-1) at Lingfield 1m hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Jessica Wigmo 11-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always behind, 8th of 12, 9l behind Sovereignty (9-9) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
Glenridding 15-2 (9-2) Made all, ridden along over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs beating Heureux (9-9) by 3l, 13 ran.
Torquemada (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, lost place 3f out, behind approaching final furlong and pulled up in race won by Mount Hermon (9-11) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul, 12 ran.
Spirit's Awakening 9-1 (8-5) Raced stand side, chased leaders over 4f, 14th of 20, 20l behind Ask The Clerk (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (E3) sft in Oct '04.
