went badly left start, chased leaders on outside, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
led on rail, headed 3f out, led again 2f out, ran on well, ridden out
chased winner for 1f, chased leaders, weakened 2f out
awkwardly away, chased winner after 1f, led 3f out until 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong
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It was good ground when GRANDFATHER TOM won over track and trip last time. He’s yet to race on a soft surface but a chance is taken on Bob Cowell’s charge given the recent modest form of today’s opposition. Show Palace has won on faster going here but never figured at Haydock last time while Gnaad’s earlier placed effort at Ascot came on good to firm. Kodiac Express is back on a winning mark but Choosey has plenty to find with the selection on latest running.
Gnaad (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Unruly leaving stalls and carried right start, dragged stalls rug behind it for 2f, mid-division, switched right over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Peggie Sue (9-3) at Nottingham 5f hcp (4) sft in May.
Show Palace 4-1 (9-6) Held up, headway over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Spirit Power (8-7) at Haydock 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Choosey (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 7 1/2l behind Grandfather Tom (9-9) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Requited (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) In touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Golden Parade (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Kodiac Express (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 10, 11 3/4l behind Fantasy Keeper (9-7) at Sandown 5f hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Grandfather Tom 11-2 (9-9) Made all, pushed along halfway, ridden out, won at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Move In Time (10-0) by 2l, 6 ran.
Daphinia 7-1 (9-0) Always behind, never a factor, last of 7, 11 3/4l behind Always A Drama (9-4) at Windsor 6f hcp fll (4) gf in Jul.