chased leaders on inside, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, soon ridden, chased leading pair final furlong, no extra, lost 3rd towards finish
pressed leader, driven over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, faded final furlong
soon outpaced in rear, headway under pressure 2f out, soon ridden, switched right 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to go 3rd towards finish, not reached leading pair
with leaders, ridden and effort to challenge 1f out, led final 100 yards, kept on towards finish
led narrowly, ridden 1f out, soon hard pressed, headed and not quicken final 100 yards
dwelt, behind, chased leaders on outside 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, driven over 2f out, never dangerous
with leaders on outside, driven and lost place over 2f out, soon behind
chased leaders, not clear run and switched right inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
Some classy old sprinters here including LE TOREADOR who can prevail. Kevin Ryan's gelding ran alright behind Secret Millionaire at Mussleburgh and he should relish the drop into this grade for the first time. Efistorm is rated slightly higher after his good run of form, including recent wins at Sandown and Folkestone. Connections evidently feel that he cannot win off his new perch hence the drop in grade. Atlantic Beach should appreciate this more testing five furlongs, money for Bonnie Prince Blue would add intrigue, whilst Captain Royale loves this track but his wins have come in lesser grade handicaps. Rowayton and Northern Bolt should both fare better now dropped into claiming grade.
Le Toreador 12-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 2l behind Secret Millionaire (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Atlantic Beach 5-4fav (9-0) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, always held, 2nd of 5, nk behind Arriva La Diva (8-5) at Musselburgh 5f clm stks (6) gf.
Bonnie Prince Blue 6-1 (8-13) With leader, ridden inside final 2f, soon lost place, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 7l behind Ginger Ted (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Northern Bolt 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 13, 7l behind Ginger Ted (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Captain Royale (IRE) 7-4fav (9-1) In touch towards far side, ridden and effort inside final 2f, one pace approaching final furlong, 7th of 12, 10l behind Cayman Fox (9-4) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Rowayton 5-2fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 7l behind Who's Shirl (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Monalini (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 12l behind Imprimis Tagula (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
The Nifty Belle 33-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, lost place over 1f out, last of 8, 21l behind Pelmanism (9-3) at Ripon 5f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
Drumpellier (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 12, 16l behind Cayman Fox (9-4) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Aug.
Bedloe's Island (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Held up, ridden halfway, headway entering final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Triple Dream (9-5) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep '09.
Efistorm 13-2 (9-7) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon switched right, ran on inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Aug beating Rocker (9-5) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
