mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
raced wide mid-division, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
pressed leader after 1f until ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly away always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
broke smartly, led, joined after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, headway over 1f out, effort when squeezed out 1f out, switched right and ran on to lead towards finish
mid-division, headway over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, ran on to go 2nd post
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, headway on outer over 1f out, soon edged left, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, lost 2nd post
always in rear
raced wide mid-division, weakened over 2f out
rider removed blind late, slowly away, in rear, never near leaders
Hard to imagine many punters viewing a 14-runner amateur riders sprint as ideal 'getting-out stakes' material, but let's take a chance with BAHAMIAN LAD, who is now down to a career-low mark after a string of very modest efforts. However, he showed a glimpse of his old form at Wolverhampton last time when definitely suggesting the drop back to 6f would aid his cause. Royal Box is the most consistent performer on show and looks solid each-way material, whilst Sir Nod has the assistance of the talented Simon Walker and arrives on the back of a good runner-up effort at Carlisle latest. Royal Blade has progressed really well this term, albeit from a lowly starting point, and should go well again from a central draw.
Downhill Skier (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Commanche Raider (9-0) by nk, 13 ran.
Sir Nod 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Invincible Force (9-7) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Royal Blade (IRE) 9-1 (8-3) With leaders, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 10l behind Ingleby Star (8-8) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (4) gd.
Ryedane (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) In rear, soon outpaced, edeged left under pressure 2f out, never able to challenge, 8th of 9, 6l behind Toby Tyler (9-5) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Mark Anthony (IRE) 17-2 (9-6) Tracked winner on outside, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 14l behind Almaty Express (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Bahamian Lad 28-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed entering final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Needwood Ridge (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Aug.
Royal Box 13-2 (9-5) Led centre group and slight lead overall, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Cape Kimberley (9-6) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.
Memphis Man 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Darcey (9-7) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Schoolboy Champ 11-1 (8-12) Chased leading pair, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Istiqdaam (9-11) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Interchoice Star 20-1 (8-0) Slight lead, ridden over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind The Name Is Frank (8-7) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Johannesgray (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 20l behind Brave Battle (9-7) at Newcastle 6f app hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Itsthursdayalready 15-2 (9-5) Held up behind, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Almaty Express (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
Avoncreek 20-1 (8-10) Raced stands side, with leader far side, pressing leaders when edged left 2f out, every chance 1f out, weakened closing stages, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Darcey (9-7) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Andrasta 25-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 7l behind Bond Fastrac (9-4) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy.
