raced far side, chased group leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
raced near side, held up, never involved
mid-division near side, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out
held up in mid-division in centre, weakened over 2f out
raced centre, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, raced towards near side, headway chasing leaders halfway, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders towards far side and mid-division overall, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
overall leader towards near side, ridden 2f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong
raced near side, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, not pace to challenge
raced towards near side, held up in mid-division, kept on same pace final furlong, never going pace to threaten
slowly into stride, held up towards rear in centre, never involved
raced towards near side, chased leaders, kept on towards finish, not pace to challenge
raced towards near side, held up in rear, never involved
behind in centre, never a factor
tracked leader in far side group, led that group going well over 2f out, ridden and headed by winner over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders in far side group, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders in far side group, weakened over 2f out
mid-division in centre, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leader towards near side, led group inside final 2f, ridden and looked to hold every chance until over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong
led far side group until ridden 2f out, weakened quickly
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Sprint handicaps don’t get more competitive than this. Came From The Dark is probably best over a fast-run 5f but this is an easy 6f and the recent Haydock winner loves the mud. Aplomb has been frustrating this year but could be interesting now he’s got his head back in front. Mr Lupton finished ahead of many of these when third in the Ayr Gold Cup and has a touch of class. Billy Garritty’s claim should aid his cause while Magical Spirit quickened clear of Admirality to land the Ayr Silver Cup last month. Old-timer Greenside is still capable on his day but it’s hard to imagine that Tranchee will have the speed to keep tabs on some of these over a shorter trip. ROULSTON SCAR won over course and distance last year and produced a career-best at Nottingham when returning from a break. He’ll be fresher than most and has only been raised 2lb.
Mr Lupton (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Midfield in centre group, ridden and headway between horses over 1f out, ran on well, 3rd of 24, 1 1/2l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Kynren (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Pressed leader in far side group, ridden and close up over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 24, 2 1/4l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Lahore (USA) 50-1 (9-9) Held up in centre group, ridden and headway between horses over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 24, 2 1/4l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Roulston Scar (IRE) 16-5 (9-9) Restless in stalls, tracked leader, led going well inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, ran on (hand-timed), won at Nottingham 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep beating Danzeno (9-12) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Hey Jonesy (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Pushed into lead of far side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 18th of 24, 9 1/2l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Gulliver 28-1 (9-10) Prominent in centre group, ridden over 2f out, lost ground over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 11th of 24, 4 1/2l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Came From The Dark (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Held up in centre, good headway between horses over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, edged left, ran on, won at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gd in Sep beating Count D'Orsay (9-7) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Greenside 9-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, pushed along and outpaced in last over 3f out, driven over 2f out, strong run inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Hartswood (8-2) at York 1m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Soldier's Minute 20-1 (9-3) Prominent in far side group, travelled strongly to lead narrowly over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 24, 2l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Magical Spirit (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Close up towards far side, ridden to lead over 1f out, quickened clear entering final furlong, unchallenged, won at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep beating Admirality (9-6) by 3 1/2l, 24 ran.
Wise Counsel 11-1 (9-3) Held up in midfield in centre group, slightly short of room halfway, ridden and some headway over 1f out, kept on, 8th of 24, 2 1/2l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Laugh A Minute 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear on far side, headway 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 22, 3/4l behind Mr Lupton (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Bielsa (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Raced towards near rail, prominent, pressed leaders when ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 9th of 24, 2 3/4l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Another Batt (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Slightly slow to stride, held up in far side group, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 15th of 24, 9 1/4l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Kimifive (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Keen close up in rear, pushed along and switched right 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 6, 5 1/2l behind Oh This Is Us (9-12) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (2) pol in Sep.
Admirality 17-2 (9-6) Chased leaders and switched towards centre, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, ran on well but no chance with winner, 2nd of 24, 3 1/2l behind Magical Spirit (9-4) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Aplomb (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Restrained in rear, in touch but still last 2f out, ridden over 1f out, pressed leader entering final furlong, ran on strongly to lead close home, won at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep beating Broken Spear (9-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Staxton 12-1 (8-13) Prominent in centre group, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 19th of 24, 9 3/4l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Tranchee (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Close up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) gd in Sep beating Sunset Breeze (8-8) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Desert Safari (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Midfield, switched right 2f out, kept on steadily to take fourth in last 110 yards, 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Stone Circle (8-4) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Recon Mission (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Restless in stalls, led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 3 3/4l behind Roulston Scar (9-9) at Nottingham 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Barbill (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Midfield towards centre, headway to chase leaders 2f out, ridden over 1f out, short of room when weakening final furlong, 17th of 24, 9 1/4l behind Nahaarr (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
