in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, chased winner from over 2f out, one pace
held up, ridden well over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
held up, in touch over 3f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace
led for 2f, chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
always behind, detached 4f out
in touch, kept on same pace final 2
always prominent, ridden to lead well over 2f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, effort and headway over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
Nigel Tinkler had two winners on Wednesday and his runner here Apache Point has to be respected but he may struggle under his penalty and preference is for Ballyhurry, who gets the vote ahead of Desert Lightning. The last mentioned was good value for his win at Yarmouth last time but this looks tougher so Karl Burke's gelding may be best watched. Burnley Al is a consistent performer in this grade and should again be thereabouts but may, once more, have to settle for a minor role. Sawwaah can never be discounted in this grade and a market move for the nine-year-old would be of interest. Ian Semple's Ulysees is another to consider but preference is for Ballyhurry, who is well treated at the weights and looks to be running into some form right now.
Apache Point (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Hawkit (9-5) at Ayr 1m 2f sll (4) gs.
Desert Lightning (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Mid-division, headway to chase leader over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung right final furlong, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf beating Tiptoeing (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Sawwaah (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Always behind, hung badly left from over 2f out, soon eased, last of 12, 29l behind Hypnotic (9-6) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Ulysees (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 5th of 6, 9l behind Burnley Al (8-13) at Hamilton 1m clm (6) gf in Aug.
Ballyhurry (USA) 10-1 (8-7) Behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Royal Dignitary (9-13) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Khetaab (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Led after 1f, headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 9l behind Royal Flynn (9-8) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Princess of Aeneas (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, 7th of 11, 11l behind Lolla's Spirit (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Burnley Al (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Chased leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 12l behind Neil's Legacy (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 1f clm (5) gs.