held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
towards rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
led and raced keen, raced wide on bend 4f out, headed over 2f out, no impression
held up, headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, stayed on well inside final furlong
in touch, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon eased
always towards rear
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, ridden and weakened from 2f out
held up mid-division and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
BUSINESS CLASS gets the narrow vote here as this Amateur Rider Series draws to a conclusion; Vertigo On Course and French Art look the main dangers. The selection has the services of one of the leading riders Vicky Barr in the saddle this afternoon. A Brazilian-bred colt, the horse was able to break his duck on these shores at Southwell last time out and a 6lb rise may not be enough to stop this Dandy Nicholls inmate from winning again. French Art has been holding his form well and Nigel Tinkler's gelding shouldn't be far away as he searches for just his second career win from 18 starts. Vertigo On Course represents a top northern yard and is unlikely to be far away as this easy track may help his chances of seeing the race out over a trip that suits. Island Music looks fairly treated, Ulysees has been in Bloom of late and has plenty of experience on his side, whilst fellow course winner Grand Diamond should give a bold sighter off top weight. A tricky race for punters, however we are happy to side with Business Class.
Grand Diamond (IRE) 9-4fav (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched right 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Clumber Place (8-4) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sep.
French Art 3-1fav (9-1) Chased leaders, driven along over 1f out, kept on into 2nd final furlong but no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Compton Blue (9-1) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Edas 14-1 (10-9) Held up, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 5l behind Nakoma (10-1) at Newcastle 1m 4f am hcp (6) gs.
Woodsley House (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 13, 6l behind Ishiadancer (9-4) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Business Class (BRZ) 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, rallied and led again 1f out, ran on well, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Sep beating Boss Hog (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
Island Music (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Vamos (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Vertigo On Course (IRE) 5-4fav (9-1) In touch, smooth headway to lead 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Cheers For Thea (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Sep.
Westport 12-1 (9-5) Behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 15, 11l behind Captain Flasheart (9-1) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Terminate (GER) 14-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, steady headway on inside from 3f out, soon ridden, one pace from over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 14, 13l behind Tres Froide (10-0) at Redcar 1m 2f lady am hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Bed Fellow (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, gradually weakened, 7th of 8, 24l behind King of The Moors (8-8) at Musselburgh 1m 1f clm stks (4) gf in Sep.
Ulysees (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Raced keenly, soon settled back into mid-division, headway 5f out, led over 3f out, edged right and headed just over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Arty Crafty (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) gd in Sep.
Fitzwarren 9-1 (9-7) Chased leader, led 4f out, headed well over 2f out, stayed close up until weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 14l behind Tres Froide (10-0) at Redcar 1m 2f lady am hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Grey Gurkha 14-1 (8-11) Always behind, 9th of 12, 25l behind Pacific Bay (8-5) at Beverley 1m app stks (6) gf in Sep.