behind stands side, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leader far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on until no extra final furlong
chased leaders far side, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead far side inside final furlong, not reach winner
in touch stands side, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
behind stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders stands side, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong
went right start, led far side, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
made all stands side, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
chased winner stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stands side, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
carried right start, chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Needwood Lad looks a useful type for Richard Fahey to go to war with and is selected ahead of his stablemate Deadly Encounter. There may be more to come from Firebet and Coleorton Choice, who are both worth noting in the betting. Coleorton Choice showed a liking for cut in the ground when finishing a close up third in a similar race at Haydock earlier in the month. The return to six furlongs will suit this son of Choisir and a big run can be anticipated. Firebet won convincingly on his debut at Carlisle before putting in a credible effort in a conditions race last time out. The handicapper has taken few chances with the son of Dubai Destination but he can be a force in this slightly weaker level. However, Needwood Blade created a favourable impression when scooting in at Newcastle 20 days ago and, as he is so obviously on an upwards curve, he gets the nod to follow up today.
Deadly Encounter (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Dwelt, outpaced, always behind, last of 10, 14l behind Favourite Girl (8-9) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (2) hvy.
Harriet's Girl 14-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 7l behind Baileys Cacao (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo lst fll (1) frm in Jun.
Needwood Lad 7-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, headway to lead approaching final furlong, soon ridden, stayed on strongly, won at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) sft beating Brazilian Art (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Fitzolini 7-2 (8-6) Made all, shaken up 2f out, ran on final furlong, won at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (4) gs beating Real Diamond (7-5) by 4 1/2l, 5 ran.
Veronicas Boy 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 6th of 8, 9l behind Solo Attempt (8-12) at Catterick 7f nov stk (5) gf in Jul.
Toby Tyler 13-2 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 38l behind Lahaleeb (9-1) at Newcastle 7f 2yo hcp (5) sft.
Lisburn (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Went slightly right start, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Shadow Bay (9-1) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Coleorton Choice 20-1 (7-13) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, switched right 1f out, hung left and ran on well inside final furlong, gaining towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Favourite Girl (8-9) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (2) hvy.
Pacific Bay (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 19l behind Watergate (9-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul.
Abbey Steps (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) In touch far side, led group halfway, overall leader 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind More Than Many (8-10) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs.
Madame Jourdain (IRE) 11-2 (8-2) Led, keen and hung right early, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, gradually weakened, 4th of 6, 4l behind Carnaby Haggerston (9-1) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Tagula Sunset (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Always behind, 9th of 10, 19l behind Lord Shanakill (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf in May.
Firebet (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Pulled hard, close up, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 6l behind Doctor Crane (8-13) at Newbury 7f 2yo stk (3) gd in Jul.
