chased leaders, weakened entering final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on 2f out
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
always towards rear
with leader, led well over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
in touch, stayed on over 1f out
in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
led, headed well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
MR SKIPITON heads our shortlist here in a lowly but competitive contest, with Realt Na Mara and Stamford Blue also worthy of consideration. Mr Skipiton is towards the top of the weights, but has a good draw and is only up five pounds for winning a similar event recently at Yarmouth. He'll handle the ground without any problems, he seems an improving sort with a good attitude, and has recorded successive wins in the past. Realt Na Mara has only ever won on the all-weather, but that does include a Southwell success, so he'll cope with some cut in the ground. Ron Harris has won this contest a couple of times, and Stamford Blue, although top-weight, looks reasonably treated and has won off a much higher mark. A number of these have course and distance winning form in the locker, including our selection, Mr Skipiton.
Stamford Blue 7-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, unable to quicken well inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Solemn (8-12) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Mr Skipiton (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Mid-division towards far side, good headway 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, driven clear when edged left inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jul beating Big Boom (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Bonne 40-1 (9-0) Always in rear, last of 10, 11l behind Shangani (9-2) at Windsor 6f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Kingsgate Castle 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, driven to challenge 2f out, stayed well there until weakened final 50 yards, 6th of 14, 2l behind Global Village (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Jul.
Cheshire Rose 9-1 (9-5) Behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 11l behind Revue Princess (9-4) at Newcastle 5f fll hcp (5) gf in May.
Bohobe (IRE) 6-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, driven to lead towards finish, joined post, won at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul deadheating with Kyle (9-10), 8 ran.
Regal Royale 16-1 (9-2) Slowly away, soon driven along into mid-division, rapid headway on outside and chased winner over 2f out, no impression when lost 2nd inside final furlong and faded towards finish, 4th of 11, 5l behind Rondeau (9-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
Realt Na Mara (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Behind, came centre in straight, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd final stride, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 3l behind C'mon You Irons (9-6) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Vanadium 9-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out not pace of winner, 2nd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Indy Driver (9-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Bold Rose 14-1 (8-13) Close up, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 8, 17l behind Rafta (8-2) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Wooden King (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 12l behind High Five Society (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Dynamo Dave (USA) 16-1 (9-0) With leader, challenged 2f out, soon in lead, ridden final 1f, kept on well, won at Folkestone 6f sell stks (6) gf in Jul beating One More Round (9-1) by 1l, 7 ran.
Dr Wintringham (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and behind, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 16, 2 3/4l behind Stamford Blue (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Reigning Monarch (USA) 25-1 (8-1) Held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd entering final furlong, kept on towards finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Sister Clement (8-10) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Plumage 7-2 (8-13) Chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened final 1f, 5th of 12, 7l behind Sister Clement (8-10) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Allexes (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 6l behind Peper Harow (7-13) at Newbury 7f flls hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Namu 7-1 (9-5) Dwelt, hampered start, held up, headway over 1f out, soon went 2nd, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Brighton 6f (6) fm in Jul beating Scruffy Skip (9-3) by 2l, 13 ran.
Averoo 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched left halfway, never near leaders, 9th of 10, 11l behind Tyfos (10-0) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
