led, headed over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway on outside over 4f out, soon pushed along, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
in touch, pulled hard, led 2f out, soon drifted right, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish
prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, led over 5f out, headed 2f out, weakened 1f out
in touch, lost place 3f out, soon weakened
raced keenly, always behind, no chance over 3f out, tailed off
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, never reached leaders, weakened over 1f out
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, lost several places when pushed along over 5f out, closed over 2f out, soon no impression, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, raced keenly, pushed along and lost place over 6f out, in rear after
held up in rear, some headway 3f out, never reach leaders and soon weakened
mid-division, headway 4f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged left, ran on
held up towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, losing touch over 3f out, tailed off
A tricky bumper for punters ends the day and with so many in the field making debuts the market could be the best guide but without it PIPE BANNER has the vote with Captain Crackers and Little George also in calculations. The three we've picked out all have some racecourse experience and in three efforts the selection, owned by the Queen, has shown the best form. On each of his last two runs the pick has found just one too good and with the form beginning to work out from his last runners up spot he can go one better. Captain Crackers was promising on debut to claim a place however the form from that run in June has so far been weak. The change of scenery to Alan Kings stable may bring out more from Little George who has placed in two starts so far. It took time but the lines from his last effort have worked out and he is entitled to be in the mix. Great Reason is probably the most interesting newcomer with his relatively nice breeding. He'll eventually want further but this should be a chance to make an impression if breeding will out but we'll go on what we know and give Pipe Banner the pick.
Captain Crackers (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Led 2f, chased leader, led over 5f out, headed over 2f out, led briefly well over 1f out, not quicken well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Bob Run (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gf in Jun.
Great Reason Alflora gelding out of Grignette.
Little George (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 3rd of 13, 10l behind Cape Tribulation (11-1) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (4) gs in Mar '08.
Mr Tingle 3-1 (11-7) Alw pr, 2nd from 8th till ld 3out, sow when chall, won at Athlacca 3m ire ptp in May beating Apache Country (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Pipe Banner 2-1fav (11-4) In touch, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 7l behind Quideo De Touzaine (11-4) at Stratford 2m mdn NH flat (5) gs in Mar.
Quick Live (FR) Dom Alco gelding out of Iona Will.
Smirfacon (IRE) Tamayaz gelding out of Boggy Peak.
Tribunel Diktat gelding out of Ring Of Love.
Lago Verde (SWI) Generous gelding out of La Venta.
Ortolan (GER) Next Desert gelding out of Optik.
Scilly Isles (IRE) Karinga Bay gelding out of Water Rock.
Star King (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Held up in rear, ridden 5f out, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 10, 26l behind Tzora (10-10) at Hereford 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Stormhoek (IRE) Alderbrook gelding out of Auntie Honnie.
Aryshvic Baryshnikov filly out of Cadal Queen.
Artic Pride (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Tricias Pride.
Red Rock (FR) Saint Cyrien gelding out of Ariloba De Brize.
