steadied start, held up in rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous
dwelt, held up in rear, never a factor
chased leaders, effort on outside over 1f out, never a threat
led until over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages
chased leaders, progress to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, hard ridden, stayed on well
prominent, every chance over 1f out, no extra closing stages
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Nonrunner
Paul Hanagan's presence on FREDRICKA takes the eye after she was beaten only a head at Doncaster. It could be her turn today. Showstoppa scored over 6f at Ripon last time and this shorter trip is no problem but Brazen Spirit is up in class on the back of a win at Bath. Indian Tinker has been threatening a return to winning ways and Go Nani Go finished closer at Windsor last time having slipped down the weights. Smoothtalkinrascal is another on the slide and could make a bold bid dropping down a grade for this.
Smoothtalkinrascal (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Chased leaders racing one off far side rail, hard ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, driven edged left and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Midlander (8-4) at Sandown 5f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Burning Thread (IRE) 7-2fav (9-11) Led on rail, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Nocturn (9-6) at Windsor 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Free Zone 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Kimberella (9-8) at York 5f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Fredricka 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on and caught post, 2nd of 8, hd behind Ruby's Day (8-13) at Doncaster 5f hcp fll (4) gf in Jul.
Powerful Wind (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, eased, last of 11, 15 1/4l behind Royal Brave (9-3) at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Showstoppa 15-2 (8-7) Tracked leader, led approaching 2f out, ridden and joined entering final furlong, driven out, gamely, won at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gd in Jul beating Classic Win (9-3) by nk, 7 ran.
Sydney Ruffdiamond 12-1 (9-6) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Flexible Flyer (9-10) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Indian Tinker 6-1 (8-13) Fly leapt start led early, chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Newton's Law (9-7) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Go Nani Go 14-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite going pace to challenge, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Nocturn (9-6) at Windsor 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Brazen Spirit 3-1fav (9-7) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, edged left towards finish, won at Bath 6f hcp (5) fm in Jul beating You're My Cracker (9-7) by nk, 7 ran.
