made most, ridden over 1f out, ran on
went left start, soon switched to centre, headway to track leaders halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
dwelt in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
keen tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never a factor
always in rear, weakened over 1f out
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Rose Of Kildare has been competing in better company than this since landing a double back in May and makes her handicap debut. Troubador bids for a hat-trick raised 3lb after winning a handicap at York while Aberama Gold arrives on the back of a novice success at Carlisle. But NO MERCY (NAP) finished a creditable third at York recently behind Oh Purple Reign, rated 98, and Karl Burke’s colt is fancied to build on that form here and come out best. The likes of Bushtucker Trial, Coastal Mist and Star Of St James all took a backward step last time while Corndavon Lad finished in front of Dark Optimist at Haydock but is upped in class.
Troubador (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Always prominent, ridden to lead inside final furlong, edged left, ran on, won at York 6f (4) gf in Jul beating Teenar (8-11) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Rose Of Kildare (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Pinatubo (9-3) at Ascot 7f lst stks (1) gd in Jun.
Aberama Gold 3-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, challenged closing stages, stayed on wel, won at Carlisle 5f stks (5) gf in Jul beating Cruising (9-5) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
No Mercy 6-1 (9-2) Led and disputed, headed inside final furlong, kept on until outpaced into 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Oh Purple Reign (9-8) at York 6f stks (3) gf in Jul.
Coastal Mist (IRE) 7-4fav (9-8) Tracked leaders, driven over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 8, 5 3/4l behind Dragon Command (9-2) at Hamilton 6f stks (4) gd in Jul.
Bushtucker Trial (IRE) 5-4fav (9-6) Tracked leader, effort 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Mia Diva (8-11) at Catterick 5f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Star Of St James (GER) 5-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong, 4th of 10, 8l behind Be Prepared (9-5) at Nottingham 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jun.
Corndavon Lad (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, edged left, 3rd and no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Keep Busy (9-2) at Haydock 6f (4) gf in Jul.
Dark Optimist (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, soon lost place, 7th of 10, 11 1/2l behind Keep Busy (9-2) at Haydock 6f (4) gf in Jul.