led, ridden and headed 1f out, not quicken towards finish
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
Primondo is given the nod ahead of The Grey Man and Bukit Fraser. Well backed prior to his most recent outing at Thirsk, Primondo was slightly disappointing on the day but this does not look to be a strong affair and off a mark of 60 and with the visor applied, there is enough there for us to believe that he can be up to scratch at this level. The Grey Man almost stole a race at Thirsk with a front-running effort. Supporters can expect to see him dictate terms. Bukit Fraser has form over 14 furlongs but has yet to convince since returning from long term injury. Jayer Gilles is a dour stayer who regularly appears in events of this nature while Turner ran much better than his finishing position at Chester suggests and would be interesting in the event of any market move. Primondo is hardly a confident selection but he has less negatives than most.
The Grey Man 12-1 (8-13) Led, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Dancer's Serenade (9-5) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Blue Away (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden over 3f out, weakened from 2f out, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 17l behind Fair Along (10-1) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Primondo (IRE) 6-4fav (9-6) Soon tracked leader, led over 3f out to over 2f out, switched right and ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Sharaab (8-6) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Jayer Gilles 17-2 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 10l behind Rehearsed (8-4) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Heart Springs 40-1 (9-0) Towards rear, effort 4f out, never a danger, 7th of 14, 16l behind Desert Sea (8-8) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Bukit Fraser (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up, driven along on outside 3f out, soon beaten, 5th of 9, 8l behind Ardea Brave (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Turner 12-1 (10-5) Held up, headway when not clear run and hampered over 2f out, no danger after, 6th of 11, 10l behind Ramsgill (10-11) at Chester 1m 4f amt hcp (5) gd.
Trials 'n Tribs 7-1 (9-0) Switched left start, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 13, 8l behind Swords (9-8) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (6) pol.
