led, headed over 2f out, regained lead inside final furlong, soon clear
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
behind, never dangerous
with winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, one pace final furlong
behind and outpaced
mid-division, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
NOODLES BLUE BOY is the form horse in the race and gets the narrow vote ahead of Final Salute and Lucky Art. The selection has won three times this summer and ran another fine race after finishing second to Viva Volta at Newcastle last time out. He has continued to improve throughout the season and he looks set to conquer the handicapper once again running off a mark that he is more than capable of winning off. Final Salute is only lightly raced and has continued to improve with experience. He broke his maiden tag at Windsor earlier in the month and was only narrowly beaten at Southwell last time out so is sure to give his supporters another good run for their money. Lucky Art has been running with consistency throughout the summer months. He ran well after finishing third of sixteen behind Cawdor at Nottingham last time out and should be closely monitored in the betting market. Noodles Blue Boy looks well treated on his best form and takes preference.
Lovely Thought 20-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Victoria Sponge (9-2) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Noodles Blue Boy 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders stand's side group, stayed on to lead stand side group towards finish, no chance with far side winner, 2nd of 16, nk behind Viva Volta (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Final Salute 4-1 (9-1) Held up and pulled hard, tracked leaders over 3f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Toby Tyler (8-10) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Mar.
Lucky Art (USA) 66-1 (9-1) Soon crossed towards stands side and led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Cawdor (9-1) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Real Diamond 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division on outside, driven over 2f out, never able to challenge, 8th of 13, 8l behind Ishe Mac (9-3) at Thirsk 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Anagram 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed soon after, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Mr Rainbow (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
Forward Feline (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 20l behind Simple Rhythm (9-1) at Nottingham 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Two Turtle Doves (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) In touch towards far side, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 6l behind Liberty Trail (9-1) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Officer Mor (USA) 50-1 (8-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong, last of 11, 14l behind Hawkeyethenoo (8-10) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
King Of Eden (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Prominent, pushed along and every chance, 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 18, 6l behind Primaeval (9-3) at Redcar 6f mdn stks (5) gf.
Dark Velvet (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Tracked winner, lost place well over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 5, 16l behind Ask Dan (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gs in Aug.
