in touch, effort over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
chased leaders over 4f
held up, headway from over 1f out, ran on well, never nearer
soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
held up, never dangerous
always behind
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, keen hold early, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
River Kirov can get recent losses back, with Blackheath, Raymond's Pride, Aahgowangowan and Steel Blue worth a mention. Peter Chapple-Hyam has his string in fine form at present, and that augurs well for the chance of River Kirov who was sent off as favourite on his last engagement at Thirsk just over three weeks ago. A combination of rain-softened ground and drop back in trip contributed to the colt's defeat, and as long as he handles the fibresand today, he should make a bold bid to atone. Blackheath generally wins at least once a year, and is another that will appreciate the move back up to six furlongs, while Raymond's Pride is not running too badly, but looks high enough in the weights at present. Aahgowangowan has been thriving in impending motherhood, but has just started to go off the boil, and Steel Blue was not beaten far at York last time so is worth a mention. River Kirov has more to offer at the age of three though, and is worth siding with here.
Raymond's Pride 10-1 (9-1) Soon outpaced, ridden halfway, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Graze On (9-10) at Chester 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Steel Blue 9-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Knot In Wood (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Hidden Dragon (USA) 33-1 (9-12) In touch, lost place before halfway, 14th of 15, 17l behind Cape (9-1) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Foreign Edition (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, soon faded, 16th of 17, 15l behind Knot In Wood (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Aahgowangowan (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Smiddy Hill (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Balakiref 5-1fav (9-10) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 15, 29l behind Vanadium (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (4) gs in Aug.
River Kirov (IRE) 13-8fav (9-2) Behind, outpaced when bumped 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Tender Process (8-3) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Sir Nod 12-1 (9-10) Raced keen in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 13l behind Vanadium (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (4) gs in Aug.
Digital 10-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 15, 12l behind Vanadium (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (4) gs in Aug.
Anchor Date 11-2 (9-1) Keen hold in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Dr Thong (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Paris Bell 10-1 (9-7) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden, weakened 2f out, 13th of 15, 18l behind Vanadium (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (4) gs in Aug.
Blackheath (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Danzig River (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Bold Marc (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Danzig River (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug.
Buy On The Red 10-1 (9-3) Led until headed inside final 3f, weakened quickly over 1f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Special Lad (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
