led, quickened up over 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway approaching 2f out, led approaching 1f out, kept on
very slowly away, headway to chase leaders 2f out, close up 1f out, one pace
mid-division, driven to chase leader over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out and weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, slightly hampered 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
mid-division on outside, lost place 3f out
in touch and keen, effort to chase leader over 1f out, every chance final furlong, no extra close home
Nonrunner
Course specialist BLUE HILLS bids for his seventh course victory this evening and is a speculative selection in what is a competitive handicap. Peter Hiatt has spared his seven year old during the summer months due mainly to the fact he is much more effective on an artificial surface. He has proved in the past that he does go well fresh so a 147 day absence is not a large concern. Bundle Up is 3lb higher for a recent Brighton victory. This is a step up in grade and trip, which should suit her as connections feel she is a hurdler in time. River Kent who dwarfs the majority of his rivals is a relentless galloper who will relish the additional two furlongs. Crispian landed a weak maiden last time out but has more on his plate here. Compton Falcon remains a maiden following twelve starts but there has been indications that he could just be on his mark of late and he could provide some each way value but Blue Hills is taken to make a victorious return to the racecourse and land it.
Blue Hills 4-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon one pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Colonel Flay (8-11) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Right Option (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 14, 3l behind Tagula Blue (9-9) at Warwick 2m hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.
Cash On (IRE) 66-1 (9-11) Held up, switched right over 1f out, plugged on, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Swords (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Crispian (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway 4f out, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb beating National Day (8-12) by a hd, 9 ran.
Bright Falcon 66-1 (8-11) Close up, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 16, 17l behind Major Magpie (9-8) at Pontefract 1m hcap (4) gs.
Bundle Up 3-1fav (8-13) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, switched right over 1f out, kept on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, won at Brighton 1m 4f sll hcp (6) gf in Aug beating Ambrose Princess (8-7) by 1l, 14 ran.
Synonymy 33-1 (9-8) Dwelt, led 1f, remained close up, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, 11th of 13, 23l behind That Look (9-12) at Yarmouth 2m hcap (5) gd.
Peas 'n Beans (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Astrolibra (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f app hcp (6) gs in Aug.
River Kent 16-1 (8-5) Mid-division, steadied towards rear after 2f, headway 4f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, stayed on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol beating Templetuohy Max (8-4) by 2l, 12 ran.
Dandygrey Russett (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Made all, edged right final furlong, stayed on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f amt stk (6) pol in Jun beating Drizzi (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Compton Falcon 7-1 (9-5) Dropped out start, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, hung left from and headway over 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 15, 10l behind Kritzia (8-8) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcap (6) pol.
