chased leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden and beaten
in touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, held on well final furlong
in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up on outside, headway 4f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, held near finish
behind, effort when not clear run on inside over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
held up mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
close up on outside, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, no danger after
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Tourist has more to do first time in a handicap than when landing his maiden at Nottingham earlier this month and a safer bet looks to be TOPAZES, who has shown a good and consistent level of form this term and Michael Bell's colt is taken to resume ways with the main danger rated as Stevie Thunder. The last mentioned has, like the selection, been in good form this term but a 5lb rise for his latest success at Sandown may prevent him from following up. Themwerethedays has more to do than when landing a Wolverhampton maiden last time and of more interest may be David Barker's lightly-raced Boy Blue. Celtic Strand made an encouraging return over course and distance last month and Tom Tate's gelding has solid claims off the same mark today, while Reel Buddy Star is open to improvement but needs to improve to trouble the judge. Several of these have claims but it is Topazes that gets the vote.
The Oil Magnate 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 10, 10l behind Tawaash (9-7) at York 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in May.
Stevie Thunder 12-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden to lead just inside final 2f, stayed on well under pressure, won at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd beating Lindoro (9-8) by 1l, 10 ran.
Nine Stories (IRE) 33-1 (8-3) Held up behind leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Re Barolo (10-0) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Boy Blue 14-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Huzzah (9-4) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Resounding Glory (USA) 17-2 (9-4) Held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, 4th of 6, 9l behind Formation (9-5) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Tourist 10-3 (9-0) Close up, took closer order 3f out, chased leader and hung right over 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead post, won at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gf beating Tatbeeq (8-9) by a hd, 12 ran.
Topazes 11-4fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, squeezed through when hanging right over 1f out, kept on to chase winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Eastern Hills (8-11) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Doon Haymer (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort 6f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 20l behind Military Power (9-6) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Bowder Stone (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 16l behind Classic Descent (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Reel Buddy Star 10-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, mid-division, headway over 4f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Marning Star (9-4) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Bourse (IRE) 33-1 (7-12) Pushed along behind, outpaced over 3f out, 12th of 13, 10l behind Resplendent Light (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Celtic Strand (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Gala Casino Star (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Themwerethedays 15-8fav (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, hung left, strongly pressed inside final furlong, driven out, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol beating Scary Movie (9-3) by a hd, 10 ran.
Shadowtime 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Wind Shuffle (8-8) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Geordie Girl 33-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 38l behind Oh So Saucy (9-7) at Leicester 7f fll hcp (5) gd.
