chased leaders, pushed along halfway, no extra approaching final furlong
in touch, headway and effort 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, pushed along halfway, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, weakened halfway
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, pushed along halfway, no impresssion
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, stayed on well
held up in mid-division, headway and effort 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
held up in rear, headway on stands rail 2f out, kept on final furlong
Nonrunner
Watch out for one or two market moves here but, without that knowledge we will side with Blue Knight ahead of Bold Haze and Guadaloup. Blue Knight races now from a winning mark from last September and, with proven form on good to soft, looks to hold chances today. Bold Haze comes here on the back of a very good second to Tadlil at Redcar and has to be respected. The handicapper has relented with Apex and he can't be ruled out of a good run. Oeuf A La Neige comes here on the back of a win and, clearly in good heart, is also respected. Guadaloup improved in blinkers last time and, if they work again, has to be considered under man-of-the-moment Kevin Darley, while Miss Mujahid Times also comes here in good form although both wins so far have come over five furlongs. Course and distance winner Prospect Court now races from just two pounds above a winning mark, while Drury Lane is another that is edging back towards a winning rating and cannot be ruled out either. Finally, the last time Nevinstown raced over today's trip, he won, so watch the betting but, for the selection, we will side with Blue Knight.
Bold Haze 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon hung left, one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Tadlil (8-12) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Apex 16-1 (9-1) Missed break and rider lost irons at start, always behind, 15th of 16, 10l behind Elkhorn (9-3) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Blue Knight (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Frimley's Matterry (8-8) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Oeuf A La Neige 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead entering final furlong, kept on, won at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Aug beating High Voltage (9-10) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Guadaloup 33-1 (8-11) Prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Petite Mac (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Miss Mujahid Times 8-1 (8-9) Made all, ridden over 1f out, eased near finish, won at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Aug beating Desert Dust (8-7) by 2l, 11 ran.
Mandarin Lady 11-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 6l behind Forces Sweetheart (8-3) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Prospect Court 16-1 (8-8) Led, headed over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Snow Bunting (8-11) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Outrageous Flirt (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, 7th of 15, 7l behind Ayam Jantan (9-4) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Markestino 4-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Choreography (9-6) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Nevinstown (IRE) 11-2fav (9-2) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Motu (9-1) at Ayr 7f hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Obe One 3-1fav (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 4l behind Rancho Cucamonga (9-13) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Bond Free Spirit (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Quaich (9-0) at Thirsk 7f mdn fll (4) gd in Aug.
Navigation (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Always behind, 9th of 10, 23l behind Tadlil (8-12) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Drum Dance (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish, 4th of 16, 1/2l behind Elkhorn (9-3) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Drury Lane (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division, never nearer, 9th of 13, 8l behind Kabis Amigos (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gf in Aug.
A Teen 33-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, ridden and struggling halfway, 13th of 17, 6l behind Ballybunion (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
