stumbled leaving stalls, in rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression
led, steadied pace after 4f out, ridden and headed approaching final 2f, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on
towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
always in rear
tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on
close up, not clear run over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, not reach winner
held up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Quite a few winners on show but the topweight is a maiden in the form of John Gosden's Nigel. Narrowly beaten the last twice, he's one of many taking the step-up to 1m6f for the first time and should go close if staying the additional yardage. Searching and The Tempest are others trying the trip for the first time too along with the unexposed OPERA LAD. The latter could be really interesting as he's only won a modest maiden but looks fairly treated for this handicap bow and Andrew Balding has wasted no time in increasing him a quarter of a mile in trip on each start. Diamond Joel has each-way claims having benefited for the rise in trip on recent starts and proved he can handle cut in the ground when a solid third at Doncaster in May. He is also the only distance winner in the line-up after scoring at Chester this month and could represent some value against less exposed sorts without experience at this trip.
Nigel 1-2fav (9-1) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 4, nk behind Senrima (9-1) at Newbury 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
The Tempest 3-1fav (9-2) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, chased leaders effort over 2f out, kept on approaching final furlong, never able to challenge, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Sea The Skies (9-13) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Wind Place And Sho 6-1 (9-7) Soon tracked leader, effort 3f out, every chance 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4 1/4l behind Dannyday (9-3) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
The Twisler 66-1 (9-3) In touch, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 4l behind Aloft (9-3) at Ascot 2m lst (1) gf in Jun.
Searching (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 4th of 6, 4 3/4l behind Cyril (9-0) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Opera Lad (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Close up, ridden 3f out, quickened entering final furlong, led well inside final furlong, idled near finish, won at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb beating Mister Rockandroll (9-5) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Dizzey Heights (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Close up in 4th, ridden over 2f out, gradually weakened, last of 4, 16 1/2l behind Stubbins (8-12) at Epsom 1m 4f mdn fll stks (4) gf in Jul.
Diamond Joel 8-1 (8-11) Keen early, soon led, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Chester 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Brandon Castle (8-8) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
St Lawrence Gap (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) In rear, headway on outer 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Mythical Moment (9-11) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Ninepins (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, went 4th final strides, 4th of 10, 5l behind Who'sthedaddy (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
