dwelt, held up, headway to track leaders after 5f, led over 5f out, ridden, headed over 2f out, soon one pace
held up behind, headway 4f out, ridden, kept on final 2f, no impression
held up, headway 3f out, led over 2f out, soon clear, pushed out, comfortably
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
raced keenly, led after 3f, headed over 5f out, chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway on outside over 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, no chance with winner
raced keenly in touch, effort over 4f out, weakened 2f out
keen early, tracked leaders, driven over 7f out, soon outpaced, weakened 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
reared start, behind, outpaced over 5f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, driven, outpaced over 4f out, soon behind
led 3f, tracked leader, lost place 7f out, soon behind
Nonrunner
A big field for the lucky last, from which we'll side with Squirtle, in preference to Chiff Chaff and Mister Pete. Many of these have won over this 2 mile trip; Mark Brisbourne's runner, his only on the card, is the sole entrant to have course and distance success, and last time out came close to making it 3 wins from 4. She won here last month, and appears to have the best recent form. She's well in at the weights, with Luke Morris claiming 3 pounds. She's not always the quickest away, but there's plenty of time here to make up ground. She won't appreciate it if there's been much rain, but if there has, the weight advantage could be a factor in her favour. Chiff Chaff has run mainly on the all-weather, but turned over an odds on favourite at Yarmouth last time out, and has solid claims here. Mister Pete's chances may be enhanced if there's been a fair amount of rain, as both his wins have come when there's been a bit of cut in the ground. But to land the finale, we'll go with Squirtle.
Ritsi 8-1 (8-9) Mid-division, effort over 4f out, soon behind, last of 8, 18l behind Clear Reef (9-7) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Lady Killer Queen 22-1 (9-5) In touch, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 17l behind Master Nimbus (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Squirtle (IRE) 10-3fav (7-13) Towards rear, headway to lead over 2f, edged left over 1f, kept on until headed, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Clear Reef (9-7) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Mister Pete (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Held up, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 10l behind Let It Be (8-7) at Redcar 1m 6f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Ducal Regancy Duke 200-1 (10-0) In touch, led after 2f, headed over 3f out, soon beaten, 12th of 14, 46l behind Kossack (9-3) at Ripon 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd.
Sendali (FR) 8-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, effort 3f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 9l behind Zeloso (8-9) at Beverley 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Chiff Chaff 10-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, led 2f out, ridden, stayed on towards finish, won at Yarmouth 2m hcap (6) gf in Jul beating That Look (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Vice Admiral 12-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 16, 30l behind Squirtle (8-4) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Ben Bacchus (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Held up behind when slipped up in race won by Dan Tucker (10-0) at Catterick 1m 4f app hcp (6) gf in Jul, 8 ran.
Firestorm (IRE) 80-1 (8-10) Prominent, pushed along, lost ground over 5f out, never dangerous after, 8th of 9, 27l behind Trip The Light (8-7) at Beverley 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Cottam Grange 50-1 (9-8) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 14l behind Black Falcon (9-5) at Beverley 1m 4f clm (6) gf in Jun.
Compton Commander 28-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride and behind, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 18l behind That Look (8-5) at Doncaster 2m app hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Industrial Star (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 12l behind Clear Reef (9-7) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Rocknest Island (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Driven to chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 5th of 14, 6l behind Spring Charm (8-6) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Mulligan's Pride (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, no impression, 5th of 14, 16l behind Ostfanni (11-1) at Musselburgh 2m amt hcp 0-80 (6) gd in Jun '07.
Apsara 8-1 (9-1) With leader, ridden over 7f out, soon behind, 10th of 11, 38l behind Trip The Light (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
