dwelt, always behind, detached over 4f out, soon beaten
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
made all, driven clear well over 1f out, stayed on well
keen in mid-division,headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, never a threat
slowly into stride, sent forward to track leader after 2f, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, driven to challenge 2f out, kept on well under pressure
held up, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, chased leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong
Graceful Act is a specialist in such contests and the Barr veteran should be in the mix in a modest affair. A course and distance scorer, he was a fair fourth in a similar handicap at Beverley latest but RAVENHOE is preferred despite embarking on his 26th start of 2018. He crops up in his turn and his ability to be there or thereabouts should ensure he plays a prominent role despite the concession of a stone to Graceful Act. A further threat may come from Fillydelphia whose last three runs put her in here with every chance off the bottom rung even though the assessor has dropped her a couple of pounds. Different Journey completes the shortlist for a yard with an excellent record in these events and he's the one to note in the market.
Dutch Artist (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 14, 17 1/2l behind Red Charmer (10-10) at Beverley 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Ravenhoe (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never pace to challenge, 7th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Orobas (9-10) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Beadlam (IRE) 22-1 (10-2) Held up in rear, struggling 3f out, never threatened, last of 8, 8 3/4l behind Start Time (10-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp (5) sft in Aug.
King Of The Celts (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Red Charmer (10-10) at Beverley 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Different Journey 9-1 (10-6) Held up, soon racing keenly, closed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and edged right on last bend, eased over 1f out, 5th of 6, 30 3/4l behind First Dance (11-7) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Dolphin Village (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, outpaced 3f out, ridden and kept on under pressure final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Flower Power (9-11) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Graceful Act 33-1 (9-12) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on into 4th inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Red Charmer (10-10) at Beverley 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Zaria 12-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, pushed along on stands side rail, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Jenoow (8-13) at Chepstow 1m hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Fillydelphia (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Went left start, in rear, ridden and ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Trautmann (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
