with leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong
behind, ridden and hung left from 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
with leaders, switched to race alone farside after 2f, remained close up, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, just held on close home
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
dwelt, in rear and reminders, mid-division halfway, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
chase leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along after 1f, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
with leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, eased entering final furlong
broke well, led, shaken up over 1f out, headed inside final furlong by horse that raced alone farside, kept on, just held close home
in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
A wide open sprint handicap where the unexposed Tabiet makes plenty of appeal with the booking of Paul Hanagan looking a major plus on his side. That said he was well held from only 1lb higher in the weights last time so instead a chance is taken with THE HAPPY HAMMER. Now 3lb below his last winning mark, the gelding made a signal of intent on just his second run of the season last time and if back to his best he should win. Bateleur and Forever's Girl are both consistent but both might need a favour from the handicapper while Arch Walker has solid claims on his length victory in June. A tricky race but The Happy Hammer looks well-weighted.
Micky Mac (IRE) 18-1 (8-8) Close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 6l behind Who's Shirl (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Dark Moment 20-1 (11-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 11l behind Miami Gator (11-2) at Doncaster 1m stks 0-70 (5) gd.
Tawzeea (IRE) 5-1fav (9-11) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not able to reach leaders, 5th of 16, 6l behind Who's Shirl (9-10) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Aug.
Ubenkor (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 20l behind Sunnyside Tom (9-10) at Beverley 7f clm stks (5) gf in Aug.
Sea Salt 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Ryedane (9-7) at Redcar 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Arch Walker (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened last 100 yards, 4th of 12, 3l behind Ryedane (9-7) at Redcar 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Towards rear, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Ryedane (9-7) at Redcar 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Dies Solis 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders stands side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 19, 6l behind Mango Music (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Minturno (USA) 5-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 7l behind Who's Shirl (8-13) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Cutting Comments 20-1 (9-7) Led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 6l behind Northern Flyer (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Espy 7-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Fantasy Fighter (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Secret City (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Divertimenti (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Bateleur 13-2 (9-4) Started very slowly, behind, effort when hung left over 1f out, never able to challenge, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Bermondsey Bob (9-4) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
The Happy Hammer (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Behind, headway on inside when not clear run 2f out, switched left to rail over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Sermons Mount (9-4) at Bath 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Clerical (USA) 6-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden and went left 2f out, weakened soon after, 8th of 12, 11l behind The Human League (9-4) at Goodwood 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Tabiet 9-1 (9-6) Behind, ridden over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, kept on, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Lees Anthem (9-0) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Forever's Girl 11-2 (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Fantasy Fighter (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Thinking 8-1 (8-13) Chased leader, led over 1f out, soon headed, weakened close home, 4th of 6, 7l behind Jack Luey (9-2) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Arjemis 9-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, carried left well over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 6l behind Divertimenti (8-5) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Pearly Wey 7-1 (8-8) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 12l behind King's Wonder (8-13) at Thirsk 6f sell stks (5) gf in Aug.
