held up towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, no extra closing stages
led, strongly challenged from well over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
held up in rear, some late headway over 1f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway halfway, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, hard driven halfway, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, under pressure halfway, soon beaten
dwelt, held up towards rear, good headway over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on well, driven out
tracked leader, ridden and effort halfway, soon no impression, kept on same pace
held up in touch, outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, never on terms
Nonrunner
Diamond Vine is the only one in this Nursery coming here off the back of a win but that was in a seller and this will be tougher. With that in mind the bizarre piece of handicapping of MAGIC CROSS should help him to victory. Charlie McBride's runner was only held half-a-length on debut in these ranks but is down 4lb for that run so shouldn't be refusing that gift. Johnny Hancocks has found just one too good the last twice and should run his race again while Andy Haynes places his horses well and Stunning In Purple doesn't look out of it. Magic Cross looks really well treated.
Diamond Vine (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Chased leader, led on rail over 3f out, clear when hung left final furlong, ridden out, won at Chepstow 6f 2yo sll (6) gd beating Painters Easel (8-11) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Stunning In Purple (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakening when slightly short of room final 100 yards, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Indian Ballad (9-3) at Bath 5f 2yo hcp (5) fm in Jul.
Moorland Boy 10-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, chased leader after 1f, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd 2f out, weakened soon after, last of 6, 6l behind Star Now (8-7) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Melodize 11-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along after 2f, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 8l behind Volcanic Dust (8-10) at Brighton 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ruby Alexander (IRE) 15-8 (8-6) Chased leader until ridden 1f out, kept on to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Barista (8-11) at Leicester 5f 2yo sll (6) gd in Jul.
Crown Ridge (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Behind, pushed along halfway, headway towards rar side over 2f out, stayed on to well held 3rd over 1f out, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Diamond Vine (8-11) at Chepstow 6f 2yo sll (6) gd.
River Blade 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders 4f, 8th of 12, 21l behind Diamond Vine (8-11) at Chepstow 6f 2yo sll (6) gd.
Suave Character 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders and keen, pushed along and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 15l behind Rhythm Of Light (8-4) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jul.
Striking Love 9-1 (8-3) Blind removed late, dwelt, chased leader after 1f, ridden and weakened 2f out, 14th of 16, 19l behind Painters Easel (8-13) at Newmarket 7f 2yo sll (5) gd.
Magic Cross 10-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, found no extra and held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Rock Ace (9-7) at Nottingham 6f Nursery Handicap (0-75) (2yo) (5) gf.
Local Diktator 33-1 (9-3) Close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 4th of 5, 13l behind Fantasy Fry (9-3) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) fm in Jul.
Magical Star 10-1 (9-0) Led trio on far rail and overall, ridden and headed 2f out soon weakened, eased, last of 9, 34l behind Scommettitrice (9-0) at Chepstow 5f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) gd.
Johnny Hancocks (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, just held on to 2nd, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Jameela Girl (9-6) at Goodwood 5f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
The Best Mode (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, weakened just over 1f out, 5th of 12, 8l behind Diamond Vine (8-11) at Chepstow 6f 2yo sll (6) gd.
Blade Pirate 100-1 (8-10) Pulled hard, led, headed over 5f out, chased winner until 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Titus Two (8-11) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
