chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms
with leader, ridden inside final 2f, soon lost place, weakened inside final furlong
always behind
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
led narrowly, ridden and headed over 1f out, not pace of winner final furlong
in touch, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
with leaders, ridden and lost place over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, never reached leaders
behind, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous
GINGER TED deserves a change of fortune and gets the nod for a speculative punt in the finale. Dubai Hills was well behind the selection when they met at Ayr in July, so has a bit to find on a literal reading of that effort. It's true to say he might have been in need of the run on that occasion and can expected to pose a stiffer challenge today. But he lacks consistency so a bigger threat is posed by Bonnie Prince Blue, who has been banging on the door lately. However, he has also been very costly to follow and his long-standing supporters may be running out of patience. Revue Princess won a fillies' only handicap earlier in the month and, as she copes with a bit of give underfoot, Tim Easterby's five-year-old is also rated as a big threat here. A strong pace would suit Northern Bolt, who can also play a part if he gets the breaks in running - a bold effort from Danum Dancer (runs 4.30) would give a tenuous boost to his claims in the form book. However, perseverance is the name of the game with horses like Ginger Ted, who found life tough after a successful spell at the start of the season. Still, the three-year-old is a consistent individual and given his liking for a rain-soaked surface; the Richard Guest-trained gelding is a worthy option in the lucky last.
Pawan (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 7th of 8, 8l behind Wi Dud (9-1) at Nottingham 5f cond Stakes (3) sft in Apr.
Bond City (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Behind, ridden on wide outside over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 13, 15l behind Amenable (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Burnwynd Boy 40-1 (9-12) With winner until over 2f out, last of 12, 19l behind Legal Eagle (9-2) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Ginger Ted (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed final strides, 3rd of 7, hd behind Colonel Mak (9-7) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
Northern Bolt 14-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up, ridden 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 12, 5l behind Legal Eagle (9-2) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Bonnie Prince Blue 16-1 (8-1) Outpaced in rear, headway on stands rail over 1f out, stong run inside final furlong, stayed on to 3rd post, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Luscivious (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
Knavesmire (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon detatched in rear, never dangerous, last of 13, 26l behind Academy Blues (9-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Avontuur (FR) 16-1 (9-4) Chased winner until ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 8l behind Mr Wolf (9-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Mango Music 6-1 (8-12) Pressed winner 3f, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 12l behind Ponting (8-10) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Jan.
Revue Princess (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Held up in touch in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, led and swished tail inside final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 6f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gs beating Feelin Foxy (9-9) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Dubai Hills 12-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Rio Cobolo (9-11) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Baybshambles (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders on outer, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 11, 12l behind Commando Scott (8-10) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Melundy 50-1 (7-12) In touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Legal Eagle (9-2) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
