chased leaders, effort over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, smooth progress over 2f out, led over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, ran on well
led, driven and heded over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, no extra closing stages
in touch, hampered soon after start, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, raced freely, effort well over 1f out, kept on well under pressure, no chance with winner
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
Planetex showed nothing in his first two starts before landing an incident-packed maiden over 6f at Ripon where he made most. The form hasn't worked out particularly well but he should continue on the upgrade and has the pace for the minimum trip. Tuibama won a couple of very minor handicaps in June and has been unable to cope with the weight rise in subsequent races and was beaten in a seller last time. Koolgreycat went up 7lb for landing a moderate event on fast ground at Musselburgh though it may have been the soft conditions that were responsible for a poor run at Ripon later. Untold Melody has been running better than her form figures imply over 6f but DARTRIX will take some beating if in the same kind of form that saw her chase home Roy's Legacy at Doncaster and is handed the vote. Lord Buffhead ran a shocker when favourite over the C&D last month. The ground was firm that day and his earlier victory and placed efforts had come on testing going.
Sky Crossing 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, chased leaders towards far side over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure, no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Roy's Legacy (8-3) at Doncaster 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Planetex (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 3f out, tracked leader, ridden to lead again inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun beating Majestic Manannan (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Tuibama (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, not much room entering final furlong, no impression after, stayed on same pace, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Elusive Bonus (8-12) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Untold Melody 14-1 (9-3) Raced far side, mid-division, effort over 2f out, never on terms, 11th of 17, 6l behind Meandmyshadow (9-2) at Thirsk 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Dartrix 12-1 (8-5) Behind, headway under pressure inside final 2f, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on to press winner and every chance final 75 yards, just held, 2nd of 11, nk behind Roy's Legacy (8-3) at Doncaster 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Lord Buffhead 3-1fav (8-10) Upset in stalls, slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, virtually pulled up over 1f out, last of 6, 40l behind Baltic Bomber (9-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
First Fast Now (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden and effort on outside over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Elusive Bonus (8-12) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Koolgreycat (IRE) 16-1 (7-11) In rear, soon pushed along, well beaten final 2f, last of 6, 18l behind El Mcglynn (7-12) at Ripon 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Busy Bimbo (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, driven 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, never on terms, 8th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Imperial Legend (8-10) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gf.
