led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd place towards finish
slowly away, behind and pushed along, kept on from over 1f out, no impression
close up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on to take place towards finish
This would not be the strongest event of its type so it will be interesting to see if there is any money for the Fahey pair Hong Kong Harry, who is a half-brother to a 7f winner, or Sendacard. But BALANCING ACT looks to have a decent draw and is probably the form pick on his latest second at Ripon. Baltic State was only beaten a neck when favourite here two weeks ago while significant rain would bring Kilham into the equation down the centre of the track. Dana Forever looked ready for step up in trip at Wolverhampton last month.
Araifjan 15-2 (9-5) Raced wide towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 11 3/4l behind Orlaith (9-0) at Ripon 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Baltic State (IRE) 11-10fav (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, edged left and headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Ventura Lightning (9-5) at Thirsk 5f stks (5) gd in Jul.
Kilham 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders and keen, pushed along halfway, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, hung right and kept on same pace inside final furlong, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 7, 3 3/4l behind Makyon (9-6) at Ayr 5f stks (5) sft in Jul.
Music Therapist (IRE) Zebedee gelding out of Provence.
The Grey Bay (IRE) Gutaifan colt out of Coursing.
Balancing Act (IRE) 3-1jfav (9-0) Led, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Orlaith (9-0) at Ripon 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Champagne Angel (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Edged left most of way, chased leaders on outer, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 8 3/4l behind Ishvara (9-0) at Nottingham 5f fll stks (5) sft in Aug.
Sendacard Showcasing filly out of Valentine Glory.
Dana Forever (IRE) 2-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway towards inside under pressure over 1f out, stayed on into 2nd final 120 yards and closed, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1l behind X Force (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f stks (5) pol in Jul.
Hong Kong Harry (IRE) Es Que Love colt out of Vital Body.
Lady Nectar (IRE) Zebedee filly out of Mitchelton.
Reassure 5-1 (9-0) Dwelt outpaced, short lived effort 2f out, 8th of 10, 14l behind Jouska (9-0) at Sandown 5f mdn fll stks (4) gd in Jul.
