behind, not clear run 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders to halfway, soon outpaced
tracked leaders, not clear run when switched left and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on well
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
chased leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, hung left and no impression towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, behind, ridden well over 1f out, never on terms
with leader, led briefly over 1f out, ridden and not quicken final furlong
behind, switched left and headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
The Nifty Fox is given a narrow vote in a wide open finale, Foxy Music and Inspainagain are also running well and can give the selection plenty to think about. Tim Easterby's charge on the face of it looks high enough in the weights, however he has been progressing well all season and on a track that suits another big run is expected. He looks to be up against either out of form rivals or runners that are in the handicappers grip. Foxy Music is the exeption as he won with a little bit in hand last time and should go well again despite a five pound rise. Inspainagain has been bumped up six pounds since his last run and will find things difficult today. Ishetoo could prove best of the others, but The Nifty Fox is expected to to return to winning ways and he gets our vote.
The Nifty Fox 9-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, no impression, 11th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sunrise Safari (9-11) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Foxy Music 11-2 (9-7) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul beating Silly Gilly (8-2) by 2l, 7 ran.
Ishetoo 16-1 (8-11) Led for 1f, remained prominent, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Northern Dare (8-10) at York 6f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul.
Baileys Outshine 12-1 (8-10) Led, headed halfway, soon ridden, still every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Sundae (9-4) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Steelcut 14-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 11th of 20, 5l behind Marozi (8-7) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Windjammer 7-4fav (9-2) Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 10l behind Foxy Music (9-7) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul.
Pegasus Dancer (FR) 17-2 (9-5) Driven to lead after 1f, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra final 50 yards, (finished 4th, failed to weight in, placed last), last of 9, 8l behind Maia (8-9) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Inspainagain (USA) 11-4 (9-6) With leader, led 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 8, shd behind Mandurah (9-5) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Hawaii Prince 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Strensall (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Durova (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) In touch until weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 6l behind Feelin Foxy (9-4) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Deserted Dane (USA) 5-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, weakening when hampered final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Ishi Adiva (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
