towards rear, never dangerous
soon led, driven over 1f out, was headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden along halfway, hung right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden along and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, was driven and one pace final furlong
hampered at the start and soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, was one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, reminders halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division and soon chased along, reminders over 2f out, soon weakened
Hazelrigg is less exposed than most of these after just four starts and has to be respected but Tim Easterby's gelding has harshly been raised 2lbs since his latest start and preference is for Errigal Lad, who gets the vote with Moonage Daydream rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has run better in his last two starts, both on a soft surface, and Kevin Ryan's gelding can race off a 1lb lower mark than when narrowly beaten at Newbury last time so he looks to have solid claims. Karl Burke's Baldemar is capable of taking a hand in the finish on the pick of his form and does handle cut in the ground but he could probably do with some help from the handicapper. Mey Blossom looks to similarly be too high in the weights and a bigger danger is likely to come from Tim Easterby's recent Redcar winner Moonage Daydream, although a 3lb rise for that success leaves him with more to do here. This is a competitive contest but one that is taken to go to Errigal Lad.
Mey Blossom 20-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 12l behind Marvellous Value (9-7) at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Baldemar 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 6th of 10, 4l behind Marvellous Value (9-7) at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Northern Bolt 22-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 17, 15l behind Blue Sky Basin (8-5) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Montaquila 12-1 (9-2) Raced keenly, held up mid-division, effort 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 10l behind Horatio Carter (8-9) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Artsu 6-1 (8-6) Raced keenly, in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 12l behind Valery Borzov (9-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Errigal Lad 4-1jt-fav (9-4) Led until headed halfway, stayed on well pressing leaders until 1f out, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Polar Annie (9-1) at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Hazelrigg (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, kept on well final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Feeling Fresh (8-2) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Everything 22-1 (8-9) Close up, not much room and hampered after 2f, remained in touch until weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 12l behind Artsu (8-8) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul.
Moonage Daydream (IRE) 8-1 (7-13) Led, ridden and headed when hung left over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong to lead again near finish, won at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs beating Sparton Duke (9-0) by a nk, 10 ran.
