led 1f, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace and lost 2 places towards finish
in touch in rear, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders
keen led 6f out, and soon clear with one other, ridden 2f out, headed close home
chased clear leading pair, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish
NATURAL PATH ran a creditable race at Catterick earlier in the week and Callum Hutchinson’s 5lb claim will come in particularly handy on this occasion. Auditor was handed a predictable rise in the handicap for his success here in June while Outrun The Storm is Richard Fahey’s only runner at the meeting and though more exposed than most, his ability to act on fast ground has already been established. Lord Rapscallion remains potentially well treated on the pick of his form.
Lord Rapscallion (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Keen led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Nizaaka (9-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Natural Path (IRE) 9-4fav (10-0) Close 3rd on inside, pushed along turning in, headway out wide chasing winner over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 5, nk behind Oso Rapido (9-10) at Catterick 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Auditor 5-2fav (9-8) Dwelt close up stand side, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Silken Petals (9-6) by 2l, 9 ran.
Outrun The Storm (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Dwelt start, led, ridden and headed final furlong, rallied final 100 yards to grab 2nd, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Divine Magic (9-12) at Leicester 7f hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Cabinet Of Clowns (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders on inside, not clear run and switched out 2f out, unable to quicken soon after, edged right over 1f out, switched left and kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Golden Voice (9-9) at Sandown 7f hcp (3) gd in Jul.