always prominent, ridden to lead inside final furlong, held on well
went right start, mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never able to challenge
raced freely in touch, lost place well over 1f out
prominent, led over 1f out, soon hung left, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, faded
hampered start, held up, outpaced halfway, some late headway, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner
chased leaders, lost place well over 2f out
hampered start, behind, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure
dwelt, held up, headway over 1f out, never nearer
led until over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
It is hard to be confident about many of these and a tentative vote is awarded to HAMIDAN'S GIRL. She has run some solid races in defeat and promises to be back to her best over this trip and with ground conditions improving. The stable are in form and she is dropped in class to meet some exposed types. Jim Goldie saddles four with Cheeni and Goninodaethat looking the pick of the bunch. Racquet is one to consider if there is rain and Eltanin is worth checking in the ring for signs the new headgear has shown signs of working. Impressive Wetherby winner Dapper Man is closely matched with the selection and is feared back on the forecast sounder surface.
Racquet 2-1fav (9-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out until entering final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Cheeni (8-8) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Eltanin (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Close up, every chance over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Pastime (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Goninodaethat 5-1 (9-9) Chased winner, effort well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Hot Hannah (9-7) at Ayr 5f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Hamidans Girl (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon headed, kept on and no chance with winner, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Dirchill (9-6) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Aug.
Dapper Man (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, pushed along and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Culloden (9-9) at Thirsk 5f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Termsnconditions (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Chased leader until hung right from 2f out, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Arnold (9-7) at Ripon 6f hcp (6) gd in May.
Insurplus (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Raced wide, held up, ridden and headway entering final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Redarna (8-11) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Jebel Tara 40-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 9l behind Great Colaci (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Cheeni 3-1fav (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, stayed on same pace closing stages, 5th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Hot Hannah (9-7) at Ayr 5f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Ss Vega 9-1 (8-10) Dwelt, pushed along towards rear, 10th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Miss Goldsmith (9-5) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Roman Times (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Chased front pair to over 2f out, soon outpaced, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Ambitious Icarus (9-9) at Newcastle 5f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
