chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out
led early, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
reared start, missed break badly, headway over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, never on terms
behind, headway entering final furlong, kept on
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
mid-division, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, headway when not clear run and switched right inside final furlong, went 2nd and kept on
prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on
towards rear, soon pushed along, well beaten final 2f
MR SHELBY won over 6f at Ayr last time but was placed in both outings over course and distance back in May. An apprentice’s allowance negates a 3lb rise for his recent success and another bold bid is expected. The veteran Bronze Beau had been threatening to end a barren spell before struggling in soft going at Nottingham while Jeffrey Harris finished in front of Corton Lass and Lady Joanna Vassa earlier and a tongue-tie is fitted today having disappointed here last time. Star Cracker saves his best for Newcastle nowadays while the unexposed Dulcina hasn’t raced since 2017 and debuts for a new yard.
Mr Shelby (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, effort from 2f out, challenged from 1f out, led well inside final furlong, hard pressed, held on, won at Ayr 6f hcp (6) hvy in Aug beating Macs Blessings (9-5) by ns, 8 ran.
Bronze Beau 12-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 14 1/4l behind One Boy (8-10) at Nottingham 5f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Super Florence (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Night Law (8-12) at Catterick 6f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Jeffrey Harris 11-4 (9-0) Held up, not clear run over 1f out, switched right, never on terms, 6th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Boudica Bay (9-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Lord Of The Glen 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 15, 6 3/4l behind Dahik (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
War Ensign (IRE) 11-2jfav (8-12) Behind, headway final furlong, never involved, 6th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Archimedes (9-6) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Angel Eyes 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt held up, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 12th of 16, 13 1/4l behind Grimsdyke (8-7) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Star Cracker (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, kept on, 5th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Moonlit Sands (9-11) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Zeb City (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Dwelt, always behind, never a factor, last of 19, 24 1/4l behind Haqeeba (9-8) at Navan 5f hcp gf in May.
Corton Lass 25-1 (8-12) Outpaced towards rear, never troubled leaders, 6th of 11, 5l behind Piazon (9-9) at Ayr 5f hcp (6) sft in Jul.
Lady Joanna Vassa (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened rapidly final furlong, 9th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Piazon (9-9) at Ayr 5f hcp (6) sft in Jul.
Thornaby Princess 33-1 (8-8) Went right start, in rear stand side, never on terms, 9th of 15, 5 1/2l behind The Grey Zebedee (9-2) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Raise A Billion 66-1 (8-12) Outpaced towards rear, never on terms, 8th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Piazon (9-9) at Ayr 5f hcp (6) sft in Jul.
Dulcina 3-1jfav (8-8) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, hung right and kept on towards finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Brother In Arms (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
