dwelt, outpaced in last pair, late headway, never nearer
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders on rail, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, led going well over 1f out, came clear final furlong, easily
chased leaders on wide outside, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led on rail, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd well inside final furlong, no extra and lost 3rd towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, lost 2nd last strides
outpaced in last pair, never a factor
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Four of these arrive off the back of victories. None of the quartet are badly drawn but HARRISON STICKLE may prove the pick ahead of Look Surprised, Spin Top and Sandfrankskipsgo even though it’s a slight concern that he hasn’t won in four previous tries over the minimum trip. Grey Galleon is worth a market check as he won over track and trip in 2016 and should be approaching peak fitness after a couple of runs since a lay-off. Powerful Dream often makes the frame without winning while Jason Watson takes a handy 5lb off Staffa. United Kingdom makes his handicap debut at an ordinary level and looks best of the rest.
Grey Galleon (USA) 10-1 (9-10) Mid-division, not much room over 2f out, never able to get on terms, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Laith Alareen (9-7) at Doncaster 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Powerful Dream (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Chased leader until halfway, prominent, went 2nd again over 1f out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Show Stealer (9-10) at Bath 6f hcp fll (4) fm in Jul.
Ghepardo 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 11 1/2l behind How Far (9-0) at Windsor 6f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Look Surprised 9-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon hung left under pressure, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Salisbury 5f hcp (6) fm in Jul beating Spanish Star (9-7) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
United Kingdom 8-1 (9-1) Led, driven and headed inside final 2f, kept on same pace, no chance with leaders final furlong, 4th of 6, 5 1/4l behind Dragon Moon (9-8) at Lingfield 6f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Harrison Stickle 5-1 (9-7) Led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, drifted right final furlong, ran on, won at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Seaforth (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sandfrankskipsgo 14-1 (9-9) Quickly away, made all, ran on, unchallenged, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Jul beating Flowing Clarets (9-2) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Wotadoll 8-1 (9-10) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along halfway, hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Essaka (9-3) at Bath 5f hcp (5) fm in Jul.
Staffa (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Sandfrankskipsgo (9-9) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Taurean Gold 25-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 28 1/4l behind Three C's (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Frank Cool 11-4fav (9-9) Always towards rear, never on terms, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Sandfrankskipsgo (9-9) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Spin Top 9-4 (9-5) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, eased close home, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Jul beating Flowing Clarets (9-4) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
