keen early, tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, never on terms
led, headed over 4f out, soon behind, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway 2f out, stayed on to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, never able to challenge
tracked leaders, headway over 3f out, led well over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
went right start, behind, headway on inside well over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
slightly hampered start, soon tracked leader, led over 4f out, headed well over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
raced keenly, mid division, outpaced 4f out, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
SHIFTING GOLD can land the prize at the main expense of Love In The West and Ifatfirst. The selection looks the percentage call here as he won well last time at Hamilton when he got the better of Amazing King. He was doing his best work at the finish that day so he will be suited by this slightly longer trip and he can score again. Love In The West was a disappointment last time but that was over an inadequate 7f and this longer trip will suit. She has to be considered on her handicap debut. Ifatfirst gained his sole turf success here but he was disappointing last time at Musselburgh and on a form line through Amazing King he looks held today by our selection. Prince Rhyddarch has shown all his best form on testing ground and he is readily opposed, leaving Shifting Gold as the one to beat.
Forrest Flyer (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Held up, ridden 3f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 13l behind Sporting Gesture (8-7) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Prince Rhyddarch 7-2 (8-13) Chase leader, outpaced over 1f out, last of 5, 14l behind Toujours Souriante (7-12) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
New Tricks 8-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Inspirina (9-2) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Call Of Duty (IRE) 15-2 (10-9) Took keen hold, close up, challenged 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong and lost 3rd well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Hurricane Thomas (10-0) at Musselburgh 1m 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Louisa (GER) 10-1 (9-12) Led for 1 furlong, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 7l behind Golden Future (9-3) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcap (6) gd.
Hawkit (USA) 14-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway from 2f out, stayed on never nearer, 4th of 9, 5l behind Shifting Gold (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Jordan's Light (USA) 20-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, no extra final furlong, 9th of 16, 8l behind Ergo (10-13) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Shifting Gold (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Made all, ridden over 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, stayed on gamely, won at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gs beating Amazing King (9-13) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Love In The West (IRE) 15-8 (8-8) Led for 15, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Just Five (9-1) at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) gf in Jul.
Ifatfirst (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, behind final 2f, 6th of 9, 11l behind Mister Fizzbomb (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
