pressed leader, led 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra last strides
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, went modest 3rd over 2f out, no impression when hung left under pressure over 1f out
chased leaders, 2nd over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead final strides
led 2f, lost 2nd over 4f out, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
started very slowly, detached throughout, tailed off
chased leaders on inside, outpaced well over 2f out, ridden and went poor 4th inside final 2f
Withdrawn
Dandy Highwayman would go close on the best of his form, notably when a fine fourth at York three starts ago in a competitive sprint won by Paddy Power. However, the last two runs have been way below par, he was tailed off the last day and has yet to tackle this 7f trip. Therefore, SULTAN BAYBARS, sure to stay well and contesting much better races on recent starts, makes greater appeal. The pair are well clear on official ratings of their rivals, of whom Kody Ridge and Super D J are next best although both will have to improve considerably if the top two are anywhere close to their best.
Dandy Highwayman (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 7, 36 3/4l behind Etikaal (9-10) at Pontefract 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Sultan Baybars 5-1 (10-1) Restless in stalls, chased leaders, lost place 2f out, behind and eased final furlong, 7th of 8, 20 1/4l behind Racemaker (9-11) at Ayr 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Kody Ridge (IRE) 11-4 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 8, 12 3/4l behind Major Crispies (9-6) at Beverley 7f stks (6) gf in Jul.
No Civil Justice 250-1 (9-0) Led, pushed along 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Worth Waiting (8-9) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
One For Brad (IRE) Watar filly out of Our Jaffa.
Orsay 150-1 (8-11) Mid-division, driven and struggling over 2f out, last of 10, 20 3/4l behind Mutafani (9-9) at Thirsk 1m stks (5) gf in Jun.
Super D J (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, keen early, effort over 2f out, soon under pressure, weakened approaching final furlong, 3rd of 4, 8 1/4l behind Starboy (9-6) at Brighton 7f hcp (5) fm in Jul.
