held up in rear, some late headway, never nearer
made all, driven over 2f out, ran on strongly
in touch, headway over 1f out, kept on well closing stages, never a threat
dwelt, held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, never on terms
held up in rear, driven halfway, never dangerous
mid-division, driven halfway, never dangerous
tracked leader, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, weakened 2f out
chased leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Perisher easily won a mile maiden at Thirsk and started favourite for a handicap at this level at Newmarket but never got into contention. Regulator did well as a juvenile and looked set for a good season after his runs in the spring but hasn't done as well as expected, though he's run in better company. MAGICAL EFFECT has had 13 starts since his last victory but has been very consistent at this sort of level and in higher grade so should again give a good account and gets the vote in a tight handicap. Raselasad's two victories have been on very fast ground so he's won't want any rain while Portledge has only won on Tapeta at Newcastle. Iron Sky has won over 6f here and found an extended mile too far at Hamilton while Our Charlie Brown is back on the same mark as last season's course and distance victory on soft ground.
Magical Effect (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, headway and effort over 2f out, soon ridden, outpaced final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Proud Archi (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Raselasad (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Led, hard ridden when challenged from over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, faded, 5th of 11, 3l behind Waarif (10-1) at Ripon 1m hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Regulator (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Proud Archi (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Portledge (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, took 3rd post, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Welliesinthewater (9-0) at Doncaster 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Perisher 5-2fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 6, 8 1/4l behind Destroyer (9-8) at Newmarket 1m hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Iron Sky 5-4fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace in 4th final furlong, never on terms, 4th of 6, 4 1/4l behind Dalawyna (9-0) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Our Charlie Brown 9-2 (9-12) Led early, tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, edged left and led over 1f out, headed and edged right inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Pepys (9-6) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Inner Circle (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Pushed along briefly leaving stalls, soon handy, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards, 6th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Pepys (9-6) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Tavener 25-1 (9-9) Led 1f, remained prominent, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 9 1/2l behind Round The Island (8-12) at Pontefract 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Katheefa (USA) 9-2 (9-10) Held up towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never a threat, 7th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Yes You (9-13) at Ayr 6f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Side Effect 11-2 (8-9) Keen led, ridden over 2f out, jinked right and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 13 3/4l behind Spanish Archer (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f stks (5) gf in Aug.
