bumped start, took keen old, soon in mid-division on outside, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, hard ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly away, held up well in rear, never a factor
dwelt, headway into 4th over 8f out, still chasing leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out
given reminders soon after start, soon chasing leader, challenged from 2f out, every chance entering final 1f, unable to quicken inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden along 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest at finish
held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer
held up in last trio, steady headway on outside over 2f out, sustained run to lead inside final furlong, ridden and held on well
held up in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance
in touch, not clear run on inside and switched over 1f out, every chance entering final 1f, chased winner after, kept on but always held
led, ridden and strongly pressed from 2f out, kept narrow advantage until headed inside final furlong, no extra
There are plenty in with chances in this handicap and from a shortlist of LUC JORDAN, Veroon and Bomber Brown we will nominate Luc Jordan as the pick. The selection has been running consistently well and he got his reward for a series of good efforts when he scored at Wolverhampton earlier this month. That win should boost his confidence and with this slightly longer trip also a plus for him he makes plenty of appeal. Veroon is certainly interesting though as he won at Chester earlier in the month beating Wilbury Star. He seemed to score with a bit in hand that day and he also ran well previously on his all-weather debut so he has to be respected. Bomber Brown made a respectable handicap debut at Sandown last month but he doesn't look obviously well treated at present and we are prepared to take him on today. Cool Hand Jake has been in decent form but the handicapper has taken note and he will need to improve for this slightly longer trip if he is to get his head in front. Formula disappointed on his handicap debut last time so he is hard to recommend off the back of that effort. This is a good race and the vote goes to Luc Jordan.
Union Island (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in rear, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 6l behind Embsay Crag (8-0) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Dome Rocket 20-1 (7-12) Mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 9th of 16, 10l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Jul.
Latin Tinge (USA) 28-1 (9-3) Led after 1f, hard ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 10l behind Brunston (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Cool Hand Jake 7-1 (9-4) Mid-division, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind The Scorching Wind (8-8) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Formula (USA) 16-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Mac's Power (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Shakalaka (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Mac's Power (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Bomber Brown (IRE) 11-4 (8-13) Tracked leaders, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Wing Play (9-5) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Luc Jordan 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol beating Aspro Mavro (9-3) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Al Qeddaaf (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Stumbled start, in rear, ridden 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 15, 9l behind Edgeworth (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Veroon (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led 1f, tracked leaders headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led again inside final furlong, stayed on well towards finish, won at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Wilbury Star (9-4) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Trueblue Wizard (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 15l behind Miss Christophene (8-10) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Feb.
