A trappy handicap this, albeit the richest race on the moderate card, and tentatively we'll side with RED CAPE, who can expect strong challenges from Glasshoughton and Piste. Ruth Carr's getting a growing reputation, and Red Cape has been proving a useful sort this season, with three wins and places in his last nine runs. The rain shouldn't be a problem; he's giving weight away to all bar Invincible Force and Errigal Lad, but has a tremendous attitude and seems to absolutely love the game, and is usually in the thick of things from the off. Glasshoughton will appreciate the rain, and although on a long losing run, showed some improvement last time out. Piste was a winner last time out, after previously being regularly placed. It's been a while since she's raced at this distance, with most of her runs coming over the minimum trip. Any support for Dandy Nicholl's Cape Vale could be significant, but our preference is for Red Cape.
Invincible Force (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) In touch, reminders halfway, soon beaten, last of 14, 26l behind Mister Hardy (8-8) at Chester 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Errigal Lad 11-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 7l behind Dickie Le Davoir (8-8) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Red Cape (FR) 13-2 (9-10) Close up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Smarty Socks (9-2) at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Great Charm (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened, last of 10, 12l behind Baby Strange (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Haajes 14-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind First In Command (8-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Loch Jipp (USA) 50-1 (8-4) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 22l behind Battle Paint (8-13) at Doncaster 6f cond Stakes (3) gd in Aug.
Cape Vale (IRE) 4-1 (9-13) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Red Cape (9-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Grazeon Gold Blend 14-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, pushed along halfway, gradually weakened, 13th of 17, 10l behind Striking Spirit (9-11) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 11-2 (9-10) Mid-division on inner, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 7l behind Luscivious (9-6) at Southwell 6f Handicap (0-85) (3yo+) (4) fbs.
Glasshoughton 9-2 (10-0) Held up, headway and not much room over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Maison Dieu (9-3) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Piste 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leader on inside, ridden to challenge approaching final furlong, kept on well to lead close home, won at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Dancing Wave (8-2) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
