led, headed approaching 2f out, one pace
mid-division, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden and kept on from over 1f out
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong
always towards rear
mid-division, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led approaching 2f out, kept on well
towards rear, headway over 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, held up behind, never dangerous
A reasonably competitive claimer here and with his impressive course record, especially in this type of contest, we will side with DESPERATE DAN to get the better of Obe Gold, Godfrey Street and Swinbrook. The selection has won six times over course and distance, those split equally between claimers and sellers, and was not far away in a handicap here last time. The return to this grade plus a plumb inside draw and a good chance at the weights mark him out as the one to be on again tonight. Obe Gold is 4lbs worse off with the selection than if this were a handicap and also has to contend with a wide draw. He has the ability to get heavily involved if the breaks come his way, but there look better options. Godfrey Street is also out in stall 11 and meets the pick on the same terms as in a handicap. He goes well here, although he has never won at the track, and there are enough concerns for us to take him on. Ron Harris-trained Swinbrook was a beaten favourite in a 6f seller here last time, and his best form away from turf is at Southwell, so he can be opposed given this shorter trip is not ideal. Fault doesn't have a bad draw for his first run here and as a minimum trip specialist we could see him getting very competitive, but the one we will put up here is Desperate Dan.
Moscow Eight (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, switched right over 1f out, never near the challenge, 7th of 10, 4l behind Le Toreador (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Fivefootnumberone (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Chased leaders stands side group, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Guto (8-0) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Fault 14-1 (9-4) Narrow lead on inner, ridden and headed approaching final 1f, weakened final 100 yards, 9th of 10, 5l behind Lucky Leigh (8-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Divine Spirit 16-1 (9-2) Dwelt in rear, never nearer, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Liberty Island (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Handsome Cross (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 11th of 12, 7l behind Ocean Blaze (9-8) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Swinbrook (USA) 7-2fav (9-3) Mostly chased leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, no extra and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Titus Gent (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.
Desperate Dan 15-2 (8-13) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Misaro (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Grudge 14-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, running on when not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, snatched up and not recover, 9th of 13, 5l behind Liberty Island (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Godfrey Street 9-2fav (9-4) Stumbled start, slowly into stride, outpaced, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Guto (9-1) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Aug.
Bertie Southstreet 6-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, weakened soon after, 4th of 10, 4l behind Titus Gent (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol.
Kheylide (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Rio Sands (9-1) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Jeannie (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, not much room over 3f out, weakened well over 2f out, 10th of 13, 17l behind Gurteen Diamond (8-5) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn fll (5) pol in Sep.
Obe Gold 11-4 (9-5) Hood removed late and stumbled start, behind, ridden after 2f, no impression until switched left and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Whiteoak Lady (9-0) at Thirsk 6f sell stks (5) gd in Aug.
