headway over 5f out, went 2nd over 4f out, led over 1f out, driven out
soon settled in mid-division, lost place 4f out, headway when not clear run entering final furlong, soon no impression
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led early, prominent, stayed on one pace from over 1f out
prominent, raced keenly, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
switched left soon after start, held up in rear, raced keenly, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon hung left, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, hampered after 1f, pushed along when behind 3f out
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, not clear run entering final furlong, ran on, not reached winner
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, something amiss over 2f out, soon eased, tailed off
soon in touch, lost place over 4f out, no impression after
Thomas Baines will be a popular choice here after scoring over course and distance last time but with a 6lb penalty for that we'll take him on with KINKY AFRO. The Stan Moore-trained selection begins life in handicaps from a less-than-taxing mark of 67. Kieren Fallon is booked for the job and this drop back in trip to 7f looks ideal after she has twice run with credit over a mile. She has also had some Polytrack experience, admittedly at Lingfield, but she looks worth chancing. Thomas Baines ran on well when taking his race here and although it is far from an impossible task for him he will certainly find out what it is all about tonight. Ever So Bold has gone well in defeat in two handicaps in the past month or so and William Muir introduces him to the Polytrack tonight. This trip should be ideal and from a 1lb lower mark he should be very competitive. Brian Meehan's Public Service remains on the same mark as when runner-up at Lingfield last time and is another who merits serious consideration, while Hamilton 6f claimer winner Sands Of Dee has a bit to prove in terms of trip and also transferring his ability to a handicap and he would be a more surprising winner. Mellifera races off 72 for her handicap introduction and if there is market support for the Swinburn inmate we should take note, but preference is for Kinky Afro.
Gallant Eagle (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Diam Queen (8-12) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Motivational (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Always behind, last of 10, 8l behind Iron Velvet (9-0) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Public Service (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Ice Cool Lady (9-4) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Mellifera 15-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Creese (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo stks (5) gf in Aug.
Ice Viking (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, took keen hold towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Sierra Alpha (9-3) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Thomas Baines (USA) 8-1 (8-10) In rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol beating Saxby (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Killusty Fancy (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Tracked winner until over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Hoss Cartwright (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) hvy in Aug.
Kinky Afro (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, pushed along to challenge 2f out, still pressing leader over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Notorize (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Aug.
Pat Seamur 40-1 (9-3) Outpaced stands side, never troubled leaders, 8th of 12, 11l behind Danzoe (9-0) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Jun.
Sands Of Dee (USA) 5-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo clm (6) hvy in Aug beating Masked Dance (8-10) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Ever So Bold 10-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Gold Fix (9-1) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Lofthouse 9-1 (8-11) Soon chasing leaders, weakened 3f out, 6th of 11, 26l behind Durham Reflection (8-8) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo sll (6) gd.
