mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden to go 3rd 2f out, chased winner 1f out, kept on, not pace to challenge
tracked winner until over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway on outer 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 3f out until entering final furlong, no extra
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
very slowly away, keen in rear, never a factor
Kevin Ryan's Sarwin is held by Applaude on their running at Hamilton in June despite Richard Guest's runner going up further in the weights after wins at Redcar and over course and distance recently and he is hard to recommend. Applaude has every chance himself but seems to now be in the grip of the handicapper, while Paul Midgley's Ra Junior is likely to struggle to give weight away all round. Casino Night ran better at Haydock last time but would ideally want softer ground, while Fantastic Strike needs to improve on the form shown on his reappearance at Thirsk. The vote then goes the way of Jim Goldie's GRAND DIAMOND, who deserves to get his head in front having been running consistently well in recent starts and he can gain a deserved success.
Ra Junior (USA) 12-1 (9-8) Tracked leader until 4f out, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Carlitos Spirit (8-9) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Grand Diamond (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Mid-divsion, ridden over 1f out, stayed on when not much room and switched right inside final furlong, stayed on, not reached leaders, 4th of 12, 4l behind Northside Prince (10-0) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Fantastic Strike (IRE) 17-2 (8-7) Dwelt, mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 8, 6l behind Reel Buddy Star (9-10) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Kimberley Downs (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 11l behind Ballade De La Mer (8-7) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Classic Descent 8-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 12, 11l behind Northside Prince (10-0) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Social Rhythm 14-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 11l behind Red Skipper (8-7) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Bernix 12-1 (9-4) With leading trio, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 22l behind Haljaferia (10-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Casino Night 3-1fav (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Starkat (10-0) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Funky Munky 16-1 (9-10) Went right start, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 23l behind Short Supply (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jul.
Sams Spirit 50-1 (8-7) Always in rear, last of 14, well behind More Than Many (8-9) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr '09.
Coole Dodger (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Behind, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon ridden, switched inside and ran on final 75 yards, not reached leaders, 5th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Fujin Dancer (9-12) at Beverley 7f clm stks (5) gf.
Applaude 7-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Sunnyside Tom (9-9) at Redcar 1m 1f clm stks (6) gf.
Sarwin (USA) 12-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Applaude (8-10) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
