made all, not fluent 4 out and pushed along, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on, always doing enough
handy, lost action and pulled up after 3 out
in rear, in touch, went 4th after 3 out, soon pushed along, left in 3rd before 2 out, hampered by loose horse approaching 2 out, stayed on, no telling impression
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, awkward 2nd, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and well behind after 3 out
chased leaders, in contention when saddle slipped and unseated rider on bend after 3 out
Nickelsonthedime is proving a consistent handicapper for connections and should run his race again. He's obvious shortlist material with trip and ground to suit but has to give weight to a couple who looked good last time. SANDALWOOD got his head in front here in a pretty modest affair but gave the impression that this longer trip may well suit. He receives 12lb from the topweight with Ben Godfrey's claim not factored in and can make the most of that differential as he does look on the upgrade. Jack The Farmer gained reward for his consistency when clearing away to score in some style at Worcester. He looks a real threat but a rise of 8lb for that win does make life harder. Wearapinkribbon is best of the remaining trio after posting an improved effort last time.
Nickelsonthedime (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway when blundered 7th, pushed along after 3 out, went 2nd 3 out, no impression on winner, kept on, 2nd of 8, 4 3/4l behind Name In Lights (11-13) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Sandalwood (FR) 4-6fav (11-4) Made virtually all, ridden from 4 out, hard pressed home turn, clear last, ran on well flat, won at Newton Abbot 2m 6f mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Clapton Hill (11-4) by 6l, 8 ran.
Jack The Farmer 3-1fav (11-0) Held up in mid-division, headway 3 out, led 2 out, driven well clear flat, won at Worcester 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Gastara (11-9) by 11l, 11 ran.
Wearapinkribbon (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway 2 out, not fluent last, went 4th flat, stayed on, 4th of 18, 6 1/2l behind Coachman (10-9) at Exeter 2m 7f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Itsaboutime (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) In rear, pushed along 4 out, never involved, last of 6, dist behind Sirobbie (12-0) at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Janeslittlevoice 28-1 (11-1) Led until after 2nd, prominent, ridden after 7th, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Lingfield 2m 7f hcp (5) hvy in Feb.
