dwelt, behind, some late headway, never on terms
pulled hard in rear, headway over 2f out, chasing winner when hung left over 1f out, kept on same pace
made all, driven clear over 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly
prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in touch, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
held up towards rear, under pressure halfway, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, never able to challenge
chased leader, hard ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
Having looked a smart prospect last season, Mitchum has produced a couple of stinkers on his last two outings but his presence ensures that stable companion PTOLEMY gets in off a handy racing weight and we shall take the hint. David Barron's gelding does need to prove that he stays this far though he appears to appreciate a sound surface and seemed resolute enough when scoring under sustained pressure at Redcar. Daddy Warbucks has posted victories at Beverley and Southwell recently and David Nicholls' charge had Regal Acclaim behind when they met over C&D. Blue Top has to race from out of the handicap but he kept on well in the aforementioned contest and cheekpieces replace blinkers. Poontoon was raised 6lb for finishing second in a Hamilton event, though he had been allocated a plater's mark following three inauspicious runs in maiden company.
Mitchum 66-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 17, 9l behind Baccarat (8-8) at York 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Sardanapalus 25-1 (9-5) In rear, driven over 3f out, stayed on final 2f, never nearer, 9th of 16, 8l behind Keepax (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Daddy Warbucks (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, always held, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Sweetnessandlight (9-7) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Ptolemy 4-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 9l behind Muftarres (9-5) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Regal Acclaim (IRE) 13-2 (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Sweetnessandlight (9-7) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Poontoon (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Soon mid-division, chased leaders over 4f out, every chance over 2f out, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Lord Franklin (8-4) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jul.
Blue Top 16-1 (8-5) Dwelt, in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 5l behind Sweetnessandlight (9-7) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Endless Applause 50-1 (8-12) Soon ridden along in rear, 8th of 10, 16l behind Diamond Belle (8-12) at Redcar 7f mdn stks 0-70 (5) gd.
Tallula (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Behind, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, went 4th inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 8, 12l behind Lord Franklin (8-4) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jul.