raced wide, held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on under pressure
held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, behind, pushed along halfway, never a factor
raced wide, held up in rear, driven along 2f out, no headway after
dwelt, soon in mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, switched right and ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
soon tracking leaders on inner, going well 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right, driven out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, losing place when carried left just inside final 2f
chased leaders, badly hampered just inside final 2f, rallied inside final furlong, not recover
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, no headway
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, ridden and hung badly left just inside final 2f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
BATELEUR runs this track well and Mick Channon's gelding is selected in a tricky finale; the shortlist is made up of Fyelehk, Swinbrook and Mandhooma. The selection's form figures at the track read 114 with the latest run coming in July. He was only beaten by two lengths on that latest run having met trouble in running but if he gets a clearer passage today then he should go close off this mark of 66. Fyelehk has been holding his form well all season and although he was an expensive failure last time he cannot be overlooked, along with Triple Dream and Miss Firefly who are both consistent and will give supporters a run for their money. Caustic Wit is out of form but he knows this place well, Mandhooma won nicely at Brighton last time and his jockey's claim negates some of his 5lb rise, whilst Espy has been frustrating to follow this season. Finnegan McCool has been keeping better company this season, Milne Bay needs some respite from the handicapper, whilst Swinbrook's latest wins have come in claiming company and although he doesn't look poorly treated off 74, he may just find one or two too good. William Carson knows Kyllachy Storm well and has won on him before, however it is Bateleur who can taste glory.
Swinbrook (USA) 9-4 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Bath 6f clm stks (6) gd beating Dressed To Dance (8-10) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Kyllachy Storm 9-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, in rear, never nearer, 7th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Royal Intruder (9-3) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Finnegan McCool 25-1 (8-8) Raced keenly, prominent, led over 3f out until 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Spinners End (9-2) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Bold Argument (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden well over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 9l behind Cape Vale (9-9) at Ffos Las 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Don Pele (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Led, headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 7l behind Big Boom (8-8) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Bateleur 12-1 (9-2) Dwelt, took keen hold towards rear, pushed along halfway, no progress, 11th of 14, 6l behind Tagula Night (9-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Fyelehk (IRE) Evensfav (7-13) Disputed lead, hard ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 6l behind Son Of The Cat (9-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) std.
Triple Dream 20-1 (9-1) Outpaced in rear, pushed along halfway, headway when not clear run inside final 2f, soon switched left, ran on inside final furlong, going on near finish, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Solemn (9-1) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Mandhooma 16-1 (8-12) Made all, ridden over 2f out, pushed out, won at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gf beating Dancing Welcome (8-8) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Miss Firefly 6-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden on rail and unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Maggie Kate (8-13) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 11th of 14, 18l behind Big Boom (8-8) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Wooden King (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 9l behind Getcarter (9-11) at Salisbury 7f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Milne Bay (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Dancing Maite (9-1) at Newmarket 6f app hcp (5) gf in May.
Espy 12-1 (9-8) Chased leaders on rail, effort and squeezed through inside final 2f, kept on to take 2nd final stride, not pace to reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Solemn (9-1) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
