keen in touch, ridden over 1f out, squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, always in rear
held up mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, switched left, never troubled leaders
held up mid-division , headway and not clear run over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on close home
slowly into stride, always in rear
tracked leader, led 3f out, hung left and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in rear, switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead briefly inside final furlong, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden and edged right over 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden and led over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
led 5f, kept on one pace
pulled hard, held up in rear, never nearer
A chance is taken with Boundless Prospect, who edges a narrow verdict over Everest and Songhol, while the old boy Topton can never be ruled out in this sort of company. Topton does have a frustrating habit of leaving his supporters guessing right up until the line and has never been for the feint hearted to get involved with. However, he has been a tremendous money-spinner for a low-grade handicapper and has an each-way chance again if he is in the mood today. Songhol got her act together at Doncaster when she was last seen out and is entitled to respect. The drop back to a mile obviously suits her and she can again go close off just a 2lb higher mark. Everest loves this track and is thriving on being kept busy at present. He is still on a winning mark and should be thereabouts if he runs his usual race. However, he was just over a couple of lengths behind Boundless Prospect when they met here in July and now has something to prove. Therefore, we stick with Gay Kelleway's charge, as he too loves to weave his way through on the July course. The six-year-old has held his form well this term and can help give his owner/trainer another happy day out at her local course.
Everest (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (9-10) Held up, headway halfway, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 1m hcp (5) sft in Aug beating Willhego (8-10) by a nk, 17 ran.
Boundless Prospect (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Desert Cristal (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Milly Waters 25-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Little Venice (8-10) at Newmarket 7f fll hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Rowan Lodge (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Prominent, effort approaching 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Spectait (8-11) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Folio (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 17, 11l behind Everest (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Sohgol (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Dwelt and soon prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Sake (8-3) by a nk, 10 ran.
Dance On The Top 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden, headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, soon switched right, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 7l behind Out For A Stroll (8-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Ask The Clerk (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway when ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Baylaw Star (9-8) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Sonny Parkin 2-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 3l behind Hypnotic (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo clm (4) gd in Aug.
Kindlelight Debut 8-1 (9-2) Chased far side leaders, driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 5l behind Border Edge (9-5) at Folkestone 7f stk 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Mina A Salem 7-2 (9-0) Led, headed 9f out, stayed prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakening when hung left, last of 6, 13l behind Silent Jo (9-0) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) frm in Aug.
Topton (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, in rear, late headway 2f out, 8th of 18, 5l behind Elidore (9-8) at Chepstow 1m hcp (6) gf in Aug.
