very slowly away, always in rear
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on, never nearer
led, clear halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on to hold on to 2nd
chased leader until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in rear, switched left over 2f out, some headway over 1f out
always in rear
held up, not trouble leaders
always in rear
chased leaders, chased clear leader over 3f out until 2f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong
chased leaders, headway to lead 2f out, pushed clear final furlong
Fire King looks vulnerable to an improver now upped 3lbs in the ratings for winning at Brighton with his best performances coming on quicker ground than this. Although his chances of securing a hat-trick are respected we give the nod to HELLENIO. Ian Burns picked up only his second career win last week and returning to the course with confidence combined with riding an improving three-year-old he could be the one to side with. Bookiebasher Babe is thoroughly exposed and has only ever won on the all-weather whilst Al Rayanah could be a threat after an improved run here last time.
Unlimited 16-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon one pace and no impression on leaders, 9th of 15, 4l behind Aviso (9-1) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Fire King 8-13fav (9-5) Held up in 5th, headway between horses 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead towards finish, won at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Prince Valentine (8-9) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Crocodile Bay (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 9l behind Fujin Dancer (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f sell stks (6) gd.
Tt's Dream 33-1 (8-4) Dwelt, always in rear, 7th of 8, 19l behind Nelson's Bounty (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Al Rayanah 20-1 (8-13) Held up, headway when switched right 2f out, ridden and effort when switched left inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Avon Lady (9-10) at Yarmouth 1m fll hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Battle Study (IRE) 20-1 (7-11) In rear, kept on, never near leaders, 5th of 11, 9l behind West End Lad (9-13) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Bookiebasher Babe (IRE) 7-2 (8-7) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Count Ceprano (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Clearing House 8-1 (8-10) In touch, chased winner 4f out until over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 15, 11l behind Cool Kitten (8-2) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Hellenio 8-1 (8-12) Led stands side trio, prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Franki J (8-1) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Easy Wonder (GER) 20-1 (8-9) Held up, switched right over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 3l behind Cool Kitten (8-2) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Tallawalla (IRE) 15-2 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 3f, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 28l behind Sandy Shaw (9-3) at Bath 1m 2f fll hcp (5) fm in Jul.
Singin' The Blues 25-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 11th of 14, 9l behind Mack's Sister (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
