chased leaders, not clear run on inside over 2f out, soon switched right, led 1f out, soon drifted right, ran on well
ridden over 3f out, always behind
not much room leaving stalls, towards rear, never near leaders
with leader, led over 7f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
prominent, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous
in touch, wanting to edge left from over 3f out, every chance 1f out, not pace of winner inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
led 1f, chased leader until over 4f out, soon pushed along, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway entering straight, kept on same pace but not trouble front 2
steadied start, always behind
A competitive claimer gets proceedings underway and the principals look to be Samuel Charles, Inside Story and Kirkhammerton and the tentative vote is given to Samuel Charles. The selection has been in good form of late and was a fair second last time out behind Desert Dreamer at Kempton. He hung left that day so the return to this left-handed track will suit and he should run a big race. Inside Story rates the main danger as he is dropping in grade. He hails from a yard in form and despite top weight he will not be far away. Kirkhammerton is another that could go well. He disappointed last time and although his best form is on this surface and he is well drawn, we are happy to take him on. Wahoo Sam has won here twice in the past and he is another that could go well but he is best when allowed to dominate and if he is taken on for the lead then that could scupper his chance. Dante's Diamond is game and consistent and is another to consider, but in a race where few can be ruled we will stick with Samuel Charles to lead them home.
Inside Story (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 8, 6l behind Avoriaz (9-7) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Prince Dayjur (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Held up, headway 5f out, ridden 4f out, lost place over 2f out, no impression after, 5th of 9, 9l behind Esthlos (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Wahoo Sam (USA) 9-2 (9-9) Led, headed after 2f, ridden over 3f out, soon led again until headed entering final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mister Jingles (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f clm (6) gd.
Band 14-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 9l behind Turn Me On (11-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Dante's Diamond (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway on inside and hampered 2f out, kept on, edged left final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Zennerman (9-12) at W'hampton 7f hcap (5) pol.
Jools 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Dancing Storm (9-1) at Brighton 1m hcap (6) gd.
Samuel Charles 5-4fav (9-1) Prominent, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, soon headed and outpaced, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Desert Dreamer (9-11) at Kempton 7f clm (5) pol.
Zelos (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m clm (6) gf beating Our Herbie (8-12) by 2l, 10 ran.
