behind, outpaced 2f out, never near leaders
led, headed inside final 2f, soon ridden and lost place, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders on outside, driven 2f out, soon lost place, no impression final furlong
in rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearerst finish
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on on outside final furlong, never troubled leaders
behind, headway on outside over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish
in touch, outpaced 2f out, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
Nonrunner
RIVER FALCON escapes a penalty for his recent success and this return to five furlongs isn't a problem, especially on the ground. Jim Goldie's veteran responded well to the handling of Paul Norton at Ayr and should take some beating here, although Ingleby Star is a live threat. His latest win came over course and distance and the top weight has maintained his form off this revised rating since. Verinco may do better on this slower surface and is an interesting each-way angle while Lesley's Choice has his conditions but remains a shade high in the weights. Poppy's Rose has won on ground with cut but is probably a better animal when hooves are rattling so of more interest is Mullglen, who drops into this grade for the first time and could outclass them if on song.
Mullglen 5-1 (9-0) Behind, switched to race far side group from 3f out, some headway from over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 10, 7l behind Lucky Numbers (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Lesley's Choice 9-4fav (8-10) Chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Captain Scooby (8-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Poppy's Rose 5-2 (9-8) Towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden 1f out, weakened last 100 yards, 4th of 7, 8l behind Chosen One (8-10) at Haydock 5f app hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jul.
Distant Sun (USA) 15-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, rallied on rail inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind The Bear (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
River Falcon 2-1fav (9-9) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead final 100 yards, ran on, won at Ayr 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Micky Mac (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Cheyenne Red (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Towards rear, headway when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Rio Cobolo (9-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Rothesay Dancer 20-1 (9-0) Always in rear, last of 12, 14l behind Tadalavil (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Jul.
Verinco 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Mr Wolf (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Mandarin Spirit (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Led, clear to over 1f out, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 5, 4l behind River Falcon (9-9) at Ayr 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Sandwith 4-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 1f out, keeping on same pace when not clearest of runs inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Rio's Girl (8-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Ingleby Star (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division on inside, driven over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind King Of Swords (8-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
