pushed along early, chased leading pair, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home
dwelt, off the pace in 4th, good headway 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
slight lead until over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
with leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, lost 2nd close home
awkwardly away, outpaced in rear, went modest 4th final furlong
VIMY RIDGE has been contesting amateur riders contests of late winning on his penultimate outing in that sphere. The selection ran well last time out and can take this with the useful apprentice Joshua Bryan taking the ride today. Wiley Post ran well when runner-up here last time but the form of his yard is a concern here while Major Valentine , who is seeking his ninth career victory today can claim third.
Major Valentine 7-2jfav (9-10) Chased leader, ridden inside final 2f, no impression with front pair over 1f out, kept on under pressure when hard pressed for 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5 1/4l behind Show Palace (9-2) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) hvy in Aug.
Vimy Ridge 7-1 (9-11) Keen, close up, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Hart Stopper (9-12) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Pucon 10-1 (8-13) Chased winner until ridden well well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 8 1/4l behind King Crimson (9-5) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Wiley Post 25-1 (8-7) Led on rail, joined when edged left and bumped winner inside final furlong, headed and one pace final 100 yards, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Atletico (9-9) at Windsor 5f hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Zipedeedodah (IRE) 10-3 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 4th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Hollander (9-7) at Windsor 5f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
