chased leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
keen in mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders 3f out, switched left and went 2nd over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, always held
soon towards rear, no real headway final 2f
chased leaders, ridden disputing 2nd and edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, plugged on inside final furlong, no threat
mid-division on inside, weakened 3f out, soon behind, tailed off
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly away, behind, headway plugged on final furlong, never on terms
chased leaders, 2nd over 2f out, led 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
restless in stalls, led 3f, chased leader until over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
chased leader, led 5f out until ridden 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened
outpaced and always behind
steadied start, raced keenly, held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
Sharp Operator won this off a similar mark last year but finished behind HEDGING when the latter was third over course and distance last month. Eve Johnson Houghton’s charge has subsequently won at the track and is taken to defy a penalty in his current form. Harlequin Rose and Imbucato are others with something to find with the selection while Miss Recycled narrowly beat Joyful Dream over track and trip a fortnight ago with Luxford further behind and can figure again with an apprentice’s allowance negating a rise in the weights. The unexposed Come On Bear is getting closer and attempts this longer trip for the first time.
Hedging (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Close up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Confrerie (9-13) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Sharp Operator 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, plugged on, 7th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Duchess Of Avon (9-5) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Solveig's Song 33-1 (9-2) Outpaced in last trio, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Waqt (9-7) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gf in Apr.
N Over J 4-1fav (9-5) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 2l behind Billie Beane (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Miss Recycled 100-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led post, won at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gs in Jun beating Joyful Dream (9-1) by shd, 14 ran.
Luxford 9-2 (9-5) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Miss Recycled (9-2) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Joyful Dream (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Held up towards rear, smooth headway on outside 3f out, chased leaders travelling strongly over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 14, shd behind Miss Recycled (9-2) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Come On Bear (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly away reluctant and given early reminders, well behind, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, going on towards finish, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Brigand (9-3) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Harlequin Rose (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Dwelt in rear, wide and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Hedging (9-9) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Hidden Stash 7-1 (9-1) In touch on inside, pushed along over 2f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Miss Recycled (9-2) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Merdon Castle (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Held up, pushed along over 3f out, not trouble leaders, 8th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Elsie Violet (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Davina 100-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, beaten over 4f out, eased over 2f out, virtually pulled up, last of 14, dist behind Don't Do It (8-12) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Padmavati 20-1 (9-10) Led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Highway Robbery (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Imbucato 10-3fav (8-11) With leaders, pushed along halfway, soon lost place, 6th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Duchess Of Avon (9-5) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Plucky Dip 33-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Brigand (9-3) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
