prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway and every chance over 2f out, soon hung right and weakened
always behind
towards rear, ridden over 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway and soon led, soon drew clear
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
slowly into stride, always towards rear
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 5f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, soon one paced
Nonrunner
Strong Approach is the choice in this wide open handicap, Apache Nation and Superior Star could be the main dangers. The selection has been running consistently well in maidens and handicaps over shorter trips this season, without reaching the first three. As a consequence his handicap mark has been slipping and as he has looked a little one paced the extra distance may come in handy. Apache Nation found the eleven furlongs at Redcar last time just stretching his stamina, but was running really well prior to that effort over this type of trip. From a good draw today he should be capable of taking a hand in the finish. Superior Star ran up to form last time out when chasing home Just Lille and if in the same mood he should make his presence felt. In a wide open affair Touch Of Ivory is another to consider for each-way purposes, but our idea of the winner is Strong Approach.
Coalpark (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Always behind, hung left over 2f out, 6th of 7, 15l behind Daring Affair (9-11) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Strong Approach (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Secret Assassin (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) frm in Jul.
Dream Mountain 13-2 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 12, 20l behind Kaymich Perfecto (9-6) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Ellesappelle 5-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 6l behind Diamond de Triano (9-4) at Carlisle 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Touch of Ivory (IRE) 7-4fav (8-6) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) gf in Jul beating Esoterica (9-1) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Superior Star 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, hung left and slightly outpaced 2f out, rallied when hung left inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Just Lille (9-4) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
The Great Delaney 3-1fav (7-11) Pushed along to chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 6th of 16, 2l behind Apache Nation (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Apache Nation (IRE) 13-2 (8-5) Tracked leader to halfway, ridden and outpaced 3f out, soon no impression, last of 4, 10l behind Markington (9-1) at Redcar 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
