mid-division, soon pushed along, ridden over 2f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, led and edged left over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on fianl furlong
led early, chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, ran on
always behind
soon chasing leader, ridden over 2f out, not much room and lost place over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Diamonds And Dust gets the vote in this handicap with Sew'n'so Character and Calcutta rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when beating Skidrow and although having a penalty for that win he again has conditions to suit and he is taken to defy the handicapper. Sew'n'so Character rates the main danger as he also won well last time out when beating Kelucia but this looks more competitive and as consistency is not his strong point he looks worth taking on under his penalty. Calcutta was behind Sew'n'so Character last time and although better off at the weights his overall profile leaves him with a little to find. Of the remainder Mutawaffer, has dropped to a handy mark and with his yard in good form he should be noted in the market but for the winner we are happy to return to Diamonds And Dust.
Boo 25-1 (9-1) Behind, headway 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Kandidate (9-10) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Calcutta 16-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, drifted right and every chance 1f out, no extra, 4th of 16, 2l behind Sew'n'so Character (8-12) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Baylaw Star 11-1 (9-9) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 8l behind Isidore Bonheur (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-95 (3) frm in Jun.
Banknote 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, effort on stands side rail to lead 3f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 9l behind Tanzanite (8-13) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in May.
Sew'n'so Character (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun beating Kelucia (9-2) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Mutawaffer 9-2jt-fav (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, not clear run over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-11) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Stagbury Hill (USA) 100-1 (8-7) Held up rear, ridden halfway, hampered over 2f out, soon switched right, moderate headway final furlong, never dangerous, 13th of 27, 9l behind Uhoomagoo (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Diamonds And Dust 4-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, rallied to regain lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Ripon 1m hcap (3) gf in Jun beating Skidrow (9-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Very Wise 33-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Goodbye Mr Bond (9-4) at York 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on, 7th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Imperial Echo (8-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
