soon led, headed over 6f out, lost 2nd over 5f out, soon struggling, tailed off
refused to race
close up in 4th, chased winner over 5f out, ridden 2f out, soon no impression
dropped to rear and pushed along over 8f out, struggling 6f out, eased when well beaten final 3f, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along 7f out, struggling final 4f, tailed off
tracked leader, led over 6f out, ridden and in command 2f out, kept on strongly
TRIP THE LIGHT is Richard Fahey's only runner here, and can justify spending the diesel to get him here by landing the decent prize money on offer, although Lucky Punt and Bogside Theatre will have their supporters. Trip The Light has yet to win on artificial surface, with his seven career wins all coming on turf, including last time out in a decent handicap at York. There may be a question mark over his suitability on Fibresand given that all his wins have come on good ground, but the trainer knows how to place his charges, and wouldn't be coming down here if not confident he would handle it. He's won over a mile and a half and the mile and a quarter he'll find here. There's an American dirt track influence in his pedigree, which should always be noted here. Lucky Punt's three career wins have come here albeit over slightly shorter trips, most recently last month. Brendan Powell's had some good results with his three year olds this season, with this one contributing to his success. Bogside Theatre hasn't won for a couple of years, and does like it soft underfoot. Jonjo O'Neill doesn't saddle many on the flat, but they're worth following when they come here, so any support for Sagredo should be noted. Tilte looks the pick of the Brian Ellison runners ahead of Carte Diamond, but our selection is Trip The Light.
Carte Diamond (USA) 20-1 (10-0) Mid-division on outer, soon chasing leaders until weakened well over 2f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind Cosmic Sun (8-11) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jul.
Tilt 50-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, 26th of 32, well behind Darley Sun (8-6) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gd.
Trip The Light 10-1 (9-5) Close up, chased leader and every chance from over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead post, won at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Snoqualmie Boy (9-7) by shd, 18 ran.
Sagredo (USA) 50-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 24l behind Overturn (9-12) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Bogside Theatre (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 22l behind Amanda Carter (8-10) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sep.
Lucky Punt 7-1 (8-10) Tracked winner throughout, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression when edged right towards finish, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Eseej (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
