led 2f, chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 3f out
with leader, led 5f out, ridden over 1f out and soon under pressure, kept on, headed towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
with leaders, lost place over 2f out
close up, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd place final 100 yards
dwelt, in touch, chased leaders halfway, stayed on to lead towards finish
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Tracy Waggott's Whispered Times has shot up in the weights since winning a handicap over course and distance in June and probably needs some help from the handicapper, while the Michael Dods-trained Viking Warrior is going the right way and won his maiden at Redcar earlier this month well enough but he faces no easy task on his handicap debut off a mark of 70. Tim Easterby's Verluga has been running creditably well of late and has claims if handling the underfoot conditions which he may do being out of a Cadeaux Genereux mare. The ground is of no problem to Red Scintilla, who was a good second to Fair Bunny here over six furlongs on soft ground recently and he looks the main threat to the selection, WILLIAM MORGAN. Richard Fahey's gelding is a confirmed performer on testing going and can resume winning ways now back on a soft surface.
Electioneer (USA) 33-1 (9-1) Behind until switched right and stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Mey Blossom (9-1) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Whispered Times (USA) 14-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Tukitinyasok (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
William Morgan (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 15th of 16, 18l behind Smarty Socks (10-0) at York 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Viking Warrior (IRE) 7-4fav (9-3) Led stands side group, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied to regain lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Redcar 7f mdn auc stks (5) gf beating Tombellini (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Kielder (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Slightly awkward start, held up on outside, raced wide on bend over 4f out, headway 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 16l behind Parvaaz (9-3) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Jupiter Fidius 5-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, edged right and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Miami Gator (9-2) at Carlisle 1m 3yo clm (6) sft.
Red Scintilla 9-4 (9-7) Tracked leaders, progress to challenge over 1f out, nearest finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Fair Bunny (8-7) at Newcastle 6f fll hcp (5) sft.
Verluga (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Went left start, held up in mid division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 5th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Tukitinyasok (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Tombellini (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Tracked leader center until switched to stands side over 3f out, chased leaders, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Viking Warrior (9-3) at Redcar 7f mdn auc stks (5) gf.
