chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, weakend 2f out
chased leaders, led inside final 2f, soon edged right, well in command final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders
always behind
help up, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on indise final furlong, not reached leaders
pressed leader, lead over 3f out, headed inside final 2f, soon no chance with winner
chased leaders to halfway, soon struggling
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
led to over 3f out, weakened quickly, tailed off
Nonrunner
An apprentice handicap to round off the card for which use of the whip is forbidden. Romany Nights is selected to land it for the Gay Kelleway yard. Unpenalised for a victory in a similar contest earlier this month, he goes well for tender handling and his rider has proved himself more than capable in recent weeks. Outer Hebrides has slipped down the ratings and as a result is well handicapped on the best of his form but Milton Bradley's horses continue to perform poorly. Blue Java posted a decent run over this course in a lady riders contest on his penultimate start and would have each way claims while Castano best form looks to be reserved when plenty cut exists. Romany Nights is the pick to land the finale.
Magroom 3-1fav (9-2) In touch, headway 2f out, to chase leaders and weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 6l behind Wahoo Sam (8-8) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Blue Java 14-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 17th of 20, 18l behind Golden Desert (10-4) at Ascot 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Castano 9-1 (9-13) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 5l behind Barathea Dreams (10-0) at Chepstow 1m ldy rds hcp (5) sft.
Out Of Nothing 15-2 (10-0) Held up mid-division, towards rear from halfway, 9th of 10, 22l behind Glencal (9-11) at Chepstow 7f fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
The Real Guru 50-1 (9-5) Led main group standside 2f, weakened over 3f out, last of 15, 42l behind Bonne (8-6) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Flying Flute 40-1 (9-3) Steadied start, raced on outer mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, soon outpaced, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 9, 11l behind Main Aim (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Takitwo 9-2 (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Steig (9-0) at Brighton 1m clm (6) gd.
Outer Hebrides 11-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Barathea Dreams (10-0) at Chepstow 1m ldy rds hcp (5) sft.
Pretty Selma 40-1 (8-8) Steadied start, always in rear, last of 10, 28l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Ishibee (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Raced wide, held up, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 14l behind Overwing (9-11) at Folkestone 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
Tuning Fork 20-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 12, 15l behind Inquisitress (8-5) at Kempton 1m app hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Romany Nights (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Keen, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden clear 1f out, won at Yarmouth 7f app hcp (5) gd beating Bentley (9-2) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
