tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, upsides when hampered and carried left well inside final furlong, ran on (awarded race)
in touch, raced keenly, steadied after 2f, not clear run over 3f out, headway 2f out, keeping on when not clear run well inside final furlong, ran on
led, edged right over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon bumped and carried left, no extra towards finish
slowly into stride, soon in touch racing keenly, dropped out over 2f out
held up, in touch, ridden over 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, ridden to lead when hung left inside final furlong, all out (placed 2nd)
slowly into stride, held up in rear on outside, raced keenly, ridden over 2f out, no response
started slowly, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
This claimer continues the theme of this card of being very tight to call but we'll side with EQUIPE DE NUIT who looks to have terms marginally in his favour over Tiger Flash and Sixties Swinger. With a capable claimer removing seven pounds from his back the selection seems to be well treated in the make-up of this race as he receives weight from his main rivals despite being the highest rated in the field. He's on a bit of form too and should repay those who backed him at a short price last time. Tiger Flash was also a beaten short priced favourite last time and he may have to settle for minor prizes again conceding weight to the pick. Sixties Swinger looks to have plenty to find conceding weight all round here but should be respected dropping into this grade for the first time. Fongs Alibi is weighted for a bold bid and is in good heart after victory in one of these last time but Equipe De Nuit looks the one with most in his favour.
Sixties Swinger (USA) 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 6l behind Wilbury Star (9-9) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Tiger Flash 6-4fav (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden to lead 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Bubses Boy (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) gd.
Equipe de Nuit 5-4fav (8-13) Led, ridden clear over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 4, 1l behind Fong's Alibi (8-6) at Nottingham 1m 1f clm stks (6) gf.
Vin de Rose 80-1 (7-9) Pulled hard, soon led, ridden and headed 4f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 30l behind Broughtons Paradis (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Kyle Of Bute 10-1 (8-4) Keen hold early, chased leaders, not quicken final 1f, lost 3rd well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Squad (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Strong Storm (USA) 9-4fav (9-12) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, soon unbalanced on camber went 3rd over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Sceilin (9-4) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Jacobite Prince (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Always in rear, pushed along halfway, well behind final 3f, eased from 2f out, tailed off, last of 6, 37l behind Invasian (9-8) at Yarmouth 1m 2f clm stks (6) sft in Jul.
Broughtons Point Falbrav filly out of Glowing Reference.
Fong's Alibi 9-2 (8-6) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, headway well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 1m 1f clm stks (6) gf beating Arts Guild (9-9) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Count On Guest 12-1 (9-2) Held up, no chance final 2f, 8th of 10, 12l behind Cavendish Road (9-7) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
