chased winner throughout, ridden 3 out, soon beaten
made all, clear over 2f out, easily
always last, pushed along from 10f out, ridden 5f out, soon lost touch
Ask Paddington has been placed the last twice but is a bit more exposed than the others with experience. Leather Belly kept on nicely to split better-fancied rivals at Ayr on debut and he is preferred to Kelso third Nearly There but AMBEROSE is a full brother to a bumper winner and Nicky Richards’ newcomers usually know what’s required in races like this. Mint Gold, however, is probably best watched.
Nearly There 50-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, soon one pace, ridden 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no chance with clear pair, 3rd of 12, 10 1/4l behind Akarita Lights (10-12) at Kelso 2m (5) gd in May.
Ask Paddington (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Led, driven and headed over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner from over 1f out, 2nd of 9, 9l behind Gonn Away (10-7) at Perth 2m (4) gd in Jun.
Amberose Sulamani M out of Miss Nellie.
Leather Belly 22-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon carried left, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, just prevailed in duel for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Finawn Bawn (10-12) at Ayr 2m (5) gd in May.
Mint Gold (IRE) Gold Well gelding out of Lady Flyer.
