slowly into stride, hung left, behind, headway over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
made all, shaken up and ran on well inside final furlong
with winner over 1f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression
soon pushed along, behind, never dangerous
Peter Grayson saddles four of the seven runners here but could go home empty handed. Grange Lili looks to be his best hope, however that one is taken on with Rebel Duke who gets out vote. The selection was a very creditable third on his debut over this minimum trip in June but then faded late on when tried over six furlongs next time out. He returns today after six months off the track, but if stripping fit he could have too much speed for these. Assuming that he handles the all-weather surface, he should go close. Zilli is interesting however this drop in trip doesn't appear to be ideal as he has been finishing his races well, and so for that reason he is passed over. Wibbadune is consistent, but is starting to look exposed after eight winless starts, whilst Grange Lili is winless in eleven. Therefore for the winner we return to Rebel Duke.
Head To Head (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 8l behind New York Oscar (9-0) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) fbs.
Lost All Alone 40-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in touch, raced on outer, ridden over 2f out, no impression, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 10l behind Iron Pearl (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Rebel Duke (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Pulled hard, led after 1f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Charlie Farnsbarns (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Rubber Duck (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 14l behind Peggy's Pearl (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 2yo fll sll (6) pol in Aug.
Wibbadune (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, hung right over 2f out, chased winner and drifted left just over 1f out, stayed on, no impression, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Elhareer (8-12) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (4) pol.
Zilli 50-1 (8-9) Started slowly, behind, outpaced over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 11, 4l behind Iron Pearl (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Grange Lili (IRE) 12-1 (7-10) Held up towards rear, carried right 3f out, kept on approaching final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Minnow (7-10) at W'hampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
