tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
dwelt, held up, ridden halfway, headway under pressure entering final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, not reached winner
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
behind, wide and headway over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
mainly in rear
led, headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
always in rear
tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden halfway, led over 2f out, soon 2 lengths clear, ran on
mainly in rear
chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on one pace
Nonrunner
Thewinnatakesitall and Oh So Spicy are short-listed in a modest contest but a sporting chance is taken with HARLEY FERN. Terry Clement's filly showed little in three starts for another yard over a two year period and has been well held on two starts for this yard this term but in the face of stiff tasks. There was more encouragement to be taken from her latest effort at Pontefract where she wasn't too far behind some rivals with significantly higher ratings; the move into handicap company should suit, the first time cheekpieces may bring about some improvement and the booking of a capable apprentice is also a plus. Oh So Spicy disappointed at Leicester but it would be no surprise to see her bounce back from that now handicapping and she rates highly as does Thewinnatakesitall who is better judged on the form of her penultimate run at Ayr where she stayed on well over the minimum on soft ground. Picansort is another newcomer to handicapping that needs a market check whilst it would be no surprise to see Summers Target or A Pocketful Of Rye go well but Harley Fern may just outrun her odds and is suggested.
Oh So Spicy 9-2 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 2f out, soon ran green, faded final furlong, 7th of 14, 10l behind Ritual (9-3) at Leicester 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Picansort 25-1 (9-3) Hampered start, held up mid-division, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra iside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Blackdown Boy (9-0) at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Music Lover 8-1 (9-0) Unseated rider start, in a race won by Batgirl (8-10) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul, 9 ran.
A Pocketful Of Rye (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Watch Chain (8-9) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jul.
Summers Target (USA) 16-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, never a factor, last of 9, 19l behind Maybe I Wont (8-12) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Northumberland 66-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, soon ridden, weakened 1f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Exceedingly Good (8-3) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Harley Fern 50-1 (8-11) In rear, pushed along halfway, driven over 1f out, kept on, never on terms, 5th of 6, 6l behind Kielder (9-0) at Pontefract 6f mdn auc stks (5) gf in Jun.
Thewinnatakesitall 8-1 (8-11) Taken to race alone towards far side, never on terms with main group, 9th of 12, 5l behind Drumpellier (9-2) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Gracie's Games 50-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 19l behind Hi Spec (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Feb.
Riggs (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, edged right over 3f out,ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 12l behind The Bear (9-9) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Gessabelle 200-1 (8-7) Keen and held up, weakened 3f out, behind when hung badly left over 1f out, last of 9, 35l behind Critical Moment (8-12) at Newmarket 1m con stks (2) gf in Jul.
Sorrel Point 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, not troubled leaders, 6th of 10, 6l behind Scottish Glen (9-9) at Lingfield 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Jul.
