chased leaders, effort when not clear run over 1f out and inside final furlong, kept on, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, driven halfway, lost place over 2f out, soon behind
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no chance with winner
behind, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge
made virtually all, driven over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, eased near finish, comfortably
behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
raced alone far side, always behind
OBE GOLD is the tentative suggestion in as competitive a race as you could wish to find at this level. Mutamared, Steelcut and Gap Princess are other live contenders at the weights. The problem with the selection is that he often fluffs the start but that at least means that his high draw isn't a real concern as he'll be able to drop in. He does pick up strongly when he gets into stride though and is versatile with regard to underfoot conditions so should go well. Mutamared is also drawn high and may not take his chance if there's significant rain but conditions should represent no problems for Steelcut who should be competitive in this line-up. Gap Princess is due to have her first run since leaving Richard Fahey but she has raced predominantly on good ground or faster so has questions to answer if it comes up soft. John Keats falls into the same category but a worsening of conditions wouldn't worry Charles Parnell, the blinkered Whiteoak Lady or Steel Blue. The suggestion, however, is Obe Gold.
Charles Parnell (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) In touch, pushed along and headway halfway, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Turnkey (9-8) at Carlisle 6f clm stks (5) gs.
John Keats 8-1 (8-9) In rear, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Seamus Shindig (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Mutamared (USA) 25-1 (8-13) Raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 5l behind Jaconet (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Obe Gold Evensfav (9-7) Awkwardly away, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 5l behind Connor's Choice (8-11) at Lingfield 6f sell stks (6) gf.
Pacific Pride 14-1 (9-0) Prominent, effort over 2f out, soon hard ridden, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind Reel Buddy Star (9-5) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Steel Blue 3-1 (8-6) Chased leader, hung right from 2f out, driven and stayed on to lead final 100 yards, won at Hamilton 5f sell stks (6) sft beating Captain Royale (8-4) by 1l, 9 ran.
Gap Princess (IRE) 2-1fav (8-10) Pushed along in rear, ridden and headway final furlong, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, won at Hamilton 5f clm stks (6) gf in Jun beating Cayman Fox (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Whiteoak Lady (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, soon eased, 9th of 14, 11l behind Big Boom (8-8) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Baby Rock 9-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 1f out, no impression, weakened final furlong, 12th of 15, 13l behind Hazytoo (9-3) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Mr Rio (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened inside final 2f, 13th of 14, 18l behind Realt Na Mara (10-10) at Carlisle 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Cranworth Blaze 100-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, reminders halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 19l behind Sakhee's Pearl (8-12) at Doncaster 7f fll mdn stks (4) gf in Jul.
Steelcut 7-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, led on stand rail 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Turnkey (9-8) at Carlisle 6f clm stks (5) gs.
All You Need (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) With leaders, every chance 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 12l behind Downhill Skier (9-7) at Thirsk 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Obe One 40-1 (8-0) In rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 11l behind Daring Dream (9-5) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
City For Conquest (IRE) 33-1 (7-12) Chased leaders stands side, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 19, 20l behind Capone (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
