raced keenly chasing leaders on inside, led 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed run-in, led last stride
towards rear, behind and struggling 4 out, tailed off when mistake last
held up towards rear, some headway out wide before 3 out, soon struggling
off the pace towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and stayed on in 3rd run-in, no chance with leading duo
made most until 3 out, lost 2nd soon after, chased leading pair until the last, ridden and weakened run-in
raced wide chasing leaders, went 2nd soon after 3 out, strong challenge out wide run-in, driven ahead last stride
chased leader, led briefly 2nd, lost 2nd soon after 3 out, 3rd and held when switched left between last two, hung left under pressure and weakened run-in
chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and weakened run-in
behind, towards rear after 4 out, never a factor, tailed off
NonRunner
It’s no surprise to see GAMBIE TIEP (NAP) back out so soon after his Perth success and connections aim to strike before the inevitable hike up the handicap will begin to kick in. Rock On Harry kept on well at Stratford in a maiden event and this will be a first try at handicapping. Turpin Gold would have finished closer at Uttoxeter had he not met with trouble from a loose horse at a vital stage of proceedings so cannot be ruled out. Rafiki has tended to do his winning at this time of the year albeit his recent work suggests that a leap of faith will be required by his supporters this evening. Urabamba was engaged in the 2.40 at Uttoxeter yesterday.
Rock On Harry (IRE) 13-8fav (11-4) Midfield, went prominent and going well 3 out, led 2 out, hard pressed on landing, went two lengths clear tuning for home, went right at last, headed on landing, soon ridden, kept on inside final 110 yards but not pace of winner near finish, 2nd of 9, 4 1/4l behind Sobegrand (11-0) at Stratford 2m mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Turpin Gold 9-1 (11-11) Mid-division, headway when mistake 3 out, went 2nd before 2 out unable to get to winner, stayed on, 2nd of 12, 3 1/4l behind Ambassador (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Rafiki (FR) 12-1 (11-10) In rear, hampered 1st, headway before 2 out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 32 1/4l behind Ambassador (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Let It Shine 10-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, went 2nd 4 out, pushed along and lost 2nd turning in, 3rd and held when mistake 2 out, weakened soon after, last of 6, 29l behind Tonto Foley (10-4) at Southwell 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Ten Ten Twenty (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Prominent, mid-division 3rd, not fluent 4th in rear, lost touch before 2 out, 6th of 8, 31l behind Sufi (11-7) at Stratford 2m 3f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Emanate 80-1 (11-1) Mid-division, jumped left 6th, well beaten from 3 out, pulled up after, at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Gambie Tiep (FR) 1-5fav (11-2) Made all, well clear after 3rd, won in unchallenged canter, won at Perth 2m hcp (5) sft in Jul beating Solway Molly (11-6) by 5l, 5 ran.
Urabamba (IRE) 5-1 (10-4) Held up in rear, some headway into midfield before bypassing usual 2 out, weakened before last, 5th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Clearance (11-10) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Beautiful Surprise 33-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, pressing leaders after last, held final 150 yards, 5th of 10, 4 1/4l behind No Way Pedro (11-3) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Glimpse Of Gold 11-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, reminders after 4 out, weakened quickly after next, tailed off, 6th of 7, dist behind Tara Iti (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
