tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on well, driven out
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
led, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, headway over 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch in 4th, challenged over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
in rear, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, quickly lost place over 5f out, pulled up
La Bacouetteuse is not easily discounted racing off a lower mark than when winning last year's renewal. DISCAY won at Beverley before finding the competition too hot in a higher grade handicap at Newcastle. Back down in class today, Mark Johnston's charge gets the nod. Valantino Oyster is also a recent winner at Beverley where he beat Dean Iarracht a neck in a seller but last month's winner at Ayr, Grand Diamond, makes more appeal. Recent Tramore winner Lindenhurst was engaged to run at Hamilton yesterday.
Discay 8-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, hard ridden over 1f out, styaed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Handsome Ransom (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
La Bacouetteuse (FR) 25-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Platinum (9-7) at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Coax 12-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Party Line (9-4) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug '12.
Jawaab (IRE) 18-1 (8-5) Steadied start, held up in rear, weakened over 4f out, 7th of 9, 19l behind Handsome Ransom (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Valantino Oyster (IRE) 15-2 (9-11) Made all, ridden and pressed inside final furlong, kept on gamely and held on near finish, won at Beverley 1m 4f sell hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug beating Dean Iarracht (9-0) by nk, 11 ran.
Grand Diamond (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Held up, ridden 2f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 6, 1 1/4l behind Lady Gargoyle (9-10) at Musselburgh 1m 6f am hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Lindenhurst (IRE) 11-4 (9-1) Chased leaders in 3rd, improved to lead 3f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong, easily, won at Tramore 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-65 gd in Aug beating Seismic (8-13) by 5l, 6 ran.
Non Dom (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Dwelt led 10f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 5l behind Lady Gargoyle (9-10) at Musselburgh 1m 6f am hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Dean Iarracht (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and held near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Valantino Oyster (9-11) at Beverley 1m 4f sell hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Mr Dream Maker (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Soon pressing leader, led 9f out, ridden over 4f out, headed over 3f out, no impression and well held over 1f out, 7th of 11, 28l behind Royal Alcor (9-0) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Aug.