soon last, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched right, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, 2nd final furlong, no impression on winner
close up, led over 1f out, clear inside final 100 yards, ran on well
led, headed over 1f out, soon edged right, weakened inside final furlong
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
DIAMONIQUE, who completed a double here a year ago, is the form pick but was engaged in the 7.05 at Newcastle last night where she looked to have just as good a chance as she does here so that result should be monitored. Orion's Bow followed a victory over this trip on sot ground at Hamilton by finishing a long way last over 6f at York. He has two ways of running but has still managed to win eight times. Red Pike is on a long losing run but has dropped 15lb in the ratings in the last year and has shown a bit more dash the last twice. Longroom was beaten in a seller here last month while Jordan Electrics needs fast ground and any rain would scupper his chances.
Orion's Bow 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased, last of 16, 33 1/4l behind Tricky Dicky (9-6) at York 6f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Diamonique 14-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, hard driven to challenge over 1f out, kept on well under pressure, 3rd of 7, 4 3/4l behind Jabbarockie (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Red Pike (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Ginger Jam (9-11) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Longroom 12-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, mid-division on outside, ridden and one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Little Legs (9-12) at Catterick 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Jordan Electrics 10-1 (9-5) Disputed lead, definate advantage when ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 9, 5l behind Cale Lane (10-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) gs in Aug.