soon led, clear over 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up in 6th off the pace, ridden 3f out, edged right and no impression over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway 1f out, stayed on to take 4th close home
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, went right well over 1f out, never on terms
held up in 5th, switched left and improved well over 1f out, ridden and edged right entering final furlong, soon led, ran on well
chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out until ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
blindfold removed sligtly late and slowly into stride, soon prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased, tailed off
prominent, took keen hold, ridden 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
SHADOWTIME looks the one to beat although respect is given to Ailsa Craig, Celtic Change and Boy Blue. Tracy Waggott's gelding went close to landing what would've been his fifth course and distance win just over a week ago and runs off the same mark here. He was far too keen that day and in the circumstances did well, so with plenty of pace on here he's taken to settle better and that can make the difference. Ailsa Craig is respected as a filly in form as she clearly relishes a stiff mile. Tony Hamilton's mount is up 6lbs but beat a reliable type at Carlisle and remains a threat to all in this sort of form. Celtic Change drops in class as he bids to repeat his May course and distance win. The gelding remains 6lbs higher but more of a concern is the form of the yard and until they show signs of life their runners are worth taking on. Boy Blue is up 2lbs following a decent Pontefract effort, albeit from the best of the draw. He remains 8lbs below his last winning mark but this race is more competitive. Cherry Bee may need this first start in 337 days, Danehillsundance is now up to the sort of mark that has proved his undoing for a couple of years while Bullet Man will surely find this trip on the sharp side. With his stable companion Faithful Ruler struggling for form and Carnivore out of sorts too, our vote goes to Shadowtime.
Celtic Change (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Kiwi Bay (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Danehillsundance (IRE) 15-2 (9-8) Always towards rear, last of 9, 14l behind Greylami (10-0) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Faithful Ruler (USA) 11-2 (8-8) Tracked leading pair, lost place 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final 2f, no impression, 4th of 7, 11l behind Reve De Nuit (8-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-100 (2) fbs in Jan.
Bullet Man (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Led 8f out until 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 20l behind Itlaaq (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Shadowtime 15-8fav (10-5) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Carlitos Spirit (8-9) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ailsa Craig (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, raced stands side from over 2f out, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on, driven out, won at Carlisle 1m hcap (4) gf in Jun beating Fishforcompliments (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Carnivore 14-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 8, 7l behind Stonehaugh (8-3) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Boy Blue 12-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden and edged right 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Flying Silks (9-12) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Cherry Bee 3-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, led, edged right inside final 2f, strongly pressed from 1f out, stayed on well, in command towards finish, won at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug beating Flaming Miracle (9-0) by nk, 6 ran.
