slowly into stride, always behind
dwelt and went right start, behind, headway 2f out, staying on same pace and no real impression when hung right under pressure inside final furlong
chased leader, led just over 1f out, hard ridden and strongly pressed well inside final furlong, held on gamely, all out
soon crossed over to lead on stands rail, ridden and headed just over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
hampered on rails and shuffled back over 4f out, switched right halfway, headway over 1f out, driven and one pace entering final furlong, no extra final 50 yards
chased leaders, running on when ran out of room and eased up towards finish
slowly into stride and went right start, towards rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, not clearest of runs but stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd on line, not pace to reach leading duo
taken to race alone towards far side, never on terms with main group
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, strong run under pressure well inside final furlong, just failed
soon pushed along and outpaced throughout
slowly into stride, outpaced and always towards rear
towards rear, driven along halfway, never on terms
The drop in grade should see course winner Drumpellier in the shake-up, however OONDIRI impressed when winning at Mussleburgh and she is fancied to win again at the main expense of Thewinnatakesitall. Tim Easterby's filly bounced back to form when second at Redcar in June before going one place better at Mussleburgh in claiming grade. Paul Hanagan retains the ride and this 57-rated runner can win again. Drumpellier, Areeg and Thewinnatakesitall are closely linked on a form line through the recent winner Ya Boy Sir, with the last-named faring marginally the best. Sandy Toes and Turf Time represent Jeremy Glover with the form of the latter looking stronger, Duke Of Rainford bounced back to form at Carlisle last time, whilst Sophie's Beau has dropped markedly in the handicap this year and is respected off his mark of 59. A tough race to call but the nod is given to Oondiri.
Sophie's Beau (USA) 18-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 10l behind Jimmy The Poacher (9-6) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Itsthursdayalready 6-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Avonvalley (8-9) at Wolverhampton 5f sell stks (6) pol in Jul.
Drumpellier (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 10l behind Monte Mayor One (8-13) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jul.
Oondiri (IRE) 13-8 (8-11) Soon crossed over to lead on rail, ridden and ran on well final furlong, won at Musselburgh 5f 3yo clm (6) gf in Jul beating Kristen Jane (8-6) by 2l, 5 ran.
Kate Skate 14-1 (8-1) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 14l behind Merchant Of Medici (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Jul.
Turf Time 9-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden 2f out, beaten over 1f out, 6th of 12, 5l behind Helping Hand (8-7) at Beverley 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jun.
Duke of Rainford 33-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, outpaced, headway over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Jack Luey (8-13) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Thewinnatakesitall 8-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final, gaining near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Ya Boy Sir (8-13) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Jul.
Gower Sophia 20-1 (8-2) Pressed winner, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 8l behind Bronze Beau (8-12) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Jul.
Sandy Toes 22-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear and pushed along, not clear run from over 1f out until entering final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 8l behind Pinball (8-11) at Beverley 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jun.
Areeg (IRE) 50-1 (8-1) Outpaced, ridden and headway approaching 1f out, kept on, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Ya Boy Sir (8-13) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Jul.
Scooby Dee 20-1 (8-2) Close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 17, 11l behind Emeralds Spirit (7-13) at Thirsk 1m 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
