in touch to halfway, soon behind
held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders, headway to chase winner over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
soon towards rear
mid-division, outpaced halfway, stayed on well final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
towards rear, outpaced halfway, kept on final furlong
made all, held on well final furlong
Nonrunner
BOTHAM is in good form and he can resume winning ways at the main expense of Imperial Sword and Errigal Lad. The selection has won two of his last four races and he ran a blinder when he finished second behind Realt Na Mara at Carlisle last time. He is clearly still capable of getting competitive off his currrent mark and he has solid claims. Imperial Sword is another in good form and he is unpenalised for his success in an apprentice handicap at Ayr earlier in the month when he beat Liberty Trail. Errigal Lad has been given a break since his last run when he disappointed at Thirsk. He may fare better after a short spell away from the racecourse and it would not be a surprise to see him bounce back to form today. Tim Easterby has his string in good form at present so both Dazzling Bay and Bravely are worth considering for each-way players. However, the vote goes to Botham.
Errigal Lad 7-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden halfway, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 7l behind Sudden Impact (9-12) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Bravely (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Mid-division on outside, pushed along and weakened halfway, last of 11, 14l behind King Of Swords (8-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Incomparable 66-1 (8-9) Raced stands side, always in rear, last of 23, 9l behind Blue Jack (9-6) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Behind, driven 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never troubled leader, 6th of 10, 4l behind Everymanforhimself (9-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Dazzling Bay 10-1 (9-7) Raced far side, chased leaders 3f, no chance when eased over 1f out, last of 15, 37l behind We Have A Dream (9-1) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
John Keats 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 11, 10l behind Whiteoak Lady (9-0) at Thirsk 6f sell stks (5) gd.
Imperial Sword 15-2 (9-7) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to lead post, won at Ayr 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Liberty Trail (9-6) by hd, 10 ran.
Botham (USA) 15-2 (10-9) Slowly away, detached in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, reminder and rapid headway centre over 1f out, kept on strongly to take 2nd final 75 yards, no chance to reach winner, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Realt Na Mara (10-10) at Carlisle 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Sea Salt 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 15l behind Bonnie Prince Blue (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Avontuur (FR) 7-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 4th of 10, 9l behind Who's Shirl (9-4) at Newcastle 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Burning Incense (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) In rear, moderate effort on stand rail over 1f out, never in contention, 12th of 14, 8l behind Captain Scooby (8-6) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Pickering 12-1 (9-5) Stumbled start, mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakening when not much room entering final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Select Committee (8-10) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
