behind, reminders after 2f, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to go 3rd near finish, no chance with leading pair
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased winner, outpaced 3f out lost place 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, outpaced 3f out, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never near leaders
chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
made all, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, chased winner 2f out, , soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, no impression
took keen hold early, mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression when edged left well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
There appears to be plenty of pace on offer in this competitive handicap which should suit JIMMY THE POACHER who gets the nod accordingly. Support for We'll Deal Again would be a major concern whilst Bonheurs Art cannot be left off the short-list given her trainer's record at this venue. An 8lb rise for an admittedly impressive win at Leicester has to be a concern for supporters of the selection given that Tim Easterby's gelding had previously been struggling to score from lower marks but that was just his first run over a sprint trip so it could be argued that he's still unexposed at this trip and the race could be run to suit. We'll Deal Again caught the eye early in the season at York and has yet to deliver on the promise of that run; it will be surprising if his wily handler doesn't get a win out of him before the season's through and the fitting of blinkers may well help him to end a frustrating run. Bonheurs Art has two or three bits of form to her name that make her of keen interest whilst Mark Anthony is sliding down the weights and faces a more realistic task than on his last two outings. Gertmegalush and Bahamian Jazz aren't ignored in an open finale but Jimmy The Poacher may be able to steal this prize.
Jimmy The Poacher (IRE) 9-4fav (9-6) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, ran on, won at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul beating Rosiliant (8-7) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Bahamian Jazz (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Hung left throughout, behind, ridden and headway into mid-division 4f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never on terms, 4th of 9, 14l behind Qudwah (8-12) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Caldermud (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Tracked leader 4f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 4l behind Stefanki (9-1) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.
Gertmegalush (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Anticipated start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 11l behind Amenable (9-1) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Bonheurs Art (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Mid-division, chased leaders over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 10, 10l behind Gramercy (9-7) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Mark Anthony (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Hampered leaving stalls, tracked leaders, took keen hold, hampered and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 15l behind Amenable (9-1) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Red Scintilla 14-1 (9-4) Held up, outpaced 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Rasselas (9-7) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
We'll Deal Again 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 12l behind Luv U Noo (8-11) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Uddy Mac 8-1 (8-12) Behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders entering final furlong, never able to challenge, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Amity (8-12) at Redcar 7f mdn stks 0-70 (5) fm in Jul.
