with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led going well over 2f out, edged left when clear inside final furlong, ran on well
mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, not troubled winner
chased leader 3f
slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, not in contention after
held up towards rear, switched left over 1f out, always behind
chased leaders, lost place halfway, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, no danger
prominent, every chance 2f out, hung right over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, hanging left over 1f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, in rear, headway on stands rail over 1f out, carried head high, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, struggling over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, struggling halfway, switched left and rallied over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, struggling over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, always in rear
A terrifically tough closing race in which KING PIN tops the shortlist which includes Silly Gilly, Micky Mac and Viva Volta. The selection runs this track well and he wasn't disgraced here last time out over a mile. He should cope with the drop back to this trip and with one of the more experienced jockeys on board he is fancied to run a big race. Kipchak's recent Warwick run reads well in a stronger race than this one, Carnivore has the form in the book if bouncing back to near his best after a mini-break, whilst Viva Volta has been harshly bumped up 5lb for a recent Musselburgh second. Course and distance winner Seldom hasn't progressed since winning his maiden here in April and has plenty to prove, as do Efidium and Finsbury after poor latest efforts. With less to prove is Young Gladiator; he won a Newcastle claimer in July when last seen and has a good chance if handling the likely quicker ground and his reassessed handicap mark. Silly Gilly and Micky Mac have both held their form well of late and neither should mind the return to seven furlongs, whilst Redwater River needs watching in the betting despite a mark of 56 looking high enough. The market should shed some further clues, however we are happy to side with King Pin.
Kipchak (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed approaching final 1f, weakened well inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2l behind Broad Cairn (9-8) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Carnivore 20-1 (9-6) Chased winner, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 16, 29l behind Sunnyside Tom (9-9) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Viva Volta 10-1 (9-2) Led, ridden 2f out, kept on until headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Summer Dancer (9-4) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Smalljohn 22-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 6l behind Apollo Shark (9-11) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Seldom (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Towards rear on outside, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 17l behind Olympic Dream (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Cigalas 33-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 24l behind Royal Destination (9-11) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
King Pin 11-2fav (9-13) Held up in rear, headway on stands side over 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 4l behind Ninth House (9-6) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Enhancing 16-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 6th of 17, 18l behind Just Five (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in May.
Another Decree 8-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Darcey (8-7) at Newcastle 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf in Aug.
Young Gladiator (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Made all, ridden over 1f out, held on well final furlong, won at Newcastle 7f clm stks (6) gs in Jul beating Moody Tunes (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Efidium 13-2 (9-9) Behind, some late headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 15, 18l behind Funky Munky (9-7) at Thirsk 1m sell hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Finsbury 15-2 (7-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 14th of 16, 14l behind Sarah's Art (8-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Silly Gilly (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, rallied inside final furlong, held near finish, 3rd of 12, hd behind Morocchius (8-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
Micky Mac (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) With leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Who's Shirl (9-4) at Newcastle 6f app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Redwater River 9-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 10, 9l behind Who's Shirl (9-4) at Newcastle 6f app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Yorkshire Blue 11-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced, in rear, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 10, 11l behind Who's Shirl (9-4) at Newcastle 6f app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Phantom Serenade (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 26l behind Zaplamation (8-10) at Newcastle 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.
Mr Lu 33-1 (8-10) Always behind, 9th of 13, 13l behind Morocchius (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Exopuntia 20-1 (8-8) In rear, ridden halfway, never a factor, 11th of 18, 10l behind Just Sam (9-0) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
