led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, tracked leader, shaken up to challenge over 3f out, led over 2f out, drew clear approaching final furlong, very easily
tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, rallied over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Winged Spur went close here before making all at Ripon last week but may well set the race up for GREY SPIRIT if taking up the running in this. Sir Mark Prescott’s charge made a successful seasonal return and handicap debut with an easy win over today’s trip at Redcar just four days ago and has more scope than her main rival. King Oswald makes up the field but prize money for finishing third looks the best he can hope for.
Winged Spur (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Made all, ridden inside final 2f, stayed on gamely when pressed inside final furlong, held on well, won at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Daawy (9-6) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Grey Spirit (IRE) 11-10fav (9-1) Went right start, led, drew clear over 1f out, easily, won at Redcar 1m 1f hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Majestic Stone (8-9) by 3 3/4l, 8 ran.
King Oswald (USA) 12-1 (8-8) In rear, soon struggling, tailed off, 8th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Lagenda (9-11) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gs in Jul.