dwelt, keen towards rear, ridden halfway, never near leaders
tracked leaders, effort to challenge winner when hung left 1f out, soon no impression
close up, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and ran on readily
chased leader, ridden halfway, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and some headway 2f out, not troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression
held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden halfway, headed 2f out, weakening when hampered 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace
in rear, ridden halfway, kept on under pressure, never nearer
always behind
mounted on track, wide and raced in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
Owed is our selection in a competitive affair although Punching and Elusive Hawk are sure to have their supporters. Robin Bastiman's sprinter does have a liking for this track at Southwell and if he can secure an early position, this race is potentially there for the taking. Punching has won two recent events on the turf. The ability to handle Southwell has to be taken on trust. Elusive Hawk started his career with Godolphin but was quickly discarded by the boys in blue. The four-year-old got off the mark for connections on the third start. Elusive Warrior is the archetypal Southwell specialist. Alan McCabe's charge is consistent if not exposed. Wiseman's Diamond reverts to sprinting having not stayed a mile. Grand Palace is capable but poorly drawn. The visor is taken off Tender Process after an unsuccessful try with it in April. Gleaming Spirit is lesser rated on the artificial surfaces than turf and could be one to note in the market. Steel City Boy ran a fair race at Kempton and has place claims. Owed is the pick in the most competitive race of the evening.
Steel City Boy (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Keen hold tracking leaders, pushed along 2f out, still in 3rd place inside final furlong, faded and lost 2 places towards finish, 5th of 9, 2l behind Whiskey Junction (9-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Punching 6-1 (8-0) Held up, headway 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind John Keats (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 8-1 (9-10) Soon led, clear 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed when no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3l behind My Mentor (9-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Grand Palace (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) In rear, ridden after 2f, headway 2f out, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 6l behind Garlogs (8-12) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar.
Elusive Hawk (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on, won at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Feb beating Jalons Bridewell (8-12) by a shd, 8 ran.
Bishopbriggs (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun beating Romantic Verse (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Owed 7-1 (9-4) Chased leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon hung left, led 1f out, hard ridden and just held on, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jun beating Blakeshall Quest (9-2) by a shd, 12 ran.
Tag Team (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Raced centre, led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 10l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-9) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Tender Process (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, soon chased along, effort 2f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 8, 4l behind Rebel Duke (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcap (5) fbs in Apr.
Gleaming Spirit (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 11l behind Bertie Southstreet (9-8) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Wiseman's Diamond (USA) 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, rallied over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Umverti (8-9) at Carlisle 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gf in Jun.
Straight (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders over 2f, 9th of 12, 9l behind Bishopbriggs (9-7) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Solemn 25-1 (8-13) Led 1f, chased leaders until lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 10, 20l behind Averoo (8-9) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Triple Shadow 14-1 (8-5) Went right start, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra last 50 yards, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Mandurah (9-8) at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gd.
