led group and then switched to stands side 4f out, headed over 3f out, well beaten final 2f
led far side group, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
switched to stands rail, chased leaders, weakened 2f out
chased leaders stands side, led group over 3f out, edged left 2f out, 2nd but no impression on winner inside final furlong
chased leaders far side, led group over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division far side, ridden and effort 2f out, no impression
towards rear far side, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in rear far side, headway over 2f out, led overall over 1f out, edged right and clear inside final furlong, easily
chased leaders stand side, well beaten over 1f out
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, one pace 1f out
mid-division far side, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
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HAWAAM may be worth sticking with now he’s got his head back in front. He’s been raised 8lb since his course and distance success but is perfectly capable of being competitive off his new mark. Nibras Again is also in good form but all three victories have come on much faster ground. Music Society lacks his usual headgear today after running a shocker at York and Bowson Fred has become disappointing but Show Palace has his ground and the Nottingham winner may handle his penalty better than Red Pike. Boudica Bay is having a first run at this level so may struggle to complete her hat-trick.
Merry Banter 4-1 (9-12) Went to post early, good speed to lead on outside, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Tomily (9-12) at Catterick 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Hawaam (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Made all towards stands side rail, shaken up 2f out, clear when ridden 1f out, pushed out, ran on, comfortably, won at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Our Little Pony (8-13) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Nibras Again 7-4 (9-2) Led until ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Harome (9-7) at Ayr 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Music Society (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Went left atart, outpaced in rear, soon detached, never a factor, last of 19, 33 1/4l behind Nibras Again (10-8) at York 5f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Show Palace 13-8fav (9-8) Led on rail, headed 3f out, led again 2f out, ran on well, ridden out, won at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) sft in Aug beating Gnaad (9-9) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Bowson Fred 7-1 (9-3) Prominent, effort 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression when lost place inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Hawaam (9-0) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Red Pike (IRE) 5-2 (9-4) Close up, led over 1f out, clear inside final 100 yards, ran on well, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (4) sft in Aug beating Diamonique (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Our Little Pony 7-1 (8-13) Held up behind, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Hawaam (9-0) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Thirlmere 20-1 (9-10) Took keen hold, prominent, led 2f out, edged left and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Majaalis (9-2) at Doncaster 6f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Boudica Bay (IRE) 5-2fav (9-6) Chased leaders on outside, hung left over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (6) gd in Aug beating Kaafy (9-6) by nk, 9 ran.
Gorgeous General 5-1 (10-0) Slightly hampered start, in touch, headway halfway, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure, 2nd of 14, nk behind Moonlit Sands (9-11) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) gs in Aug.
Pea Shooter 14-1 (9-11) Keen tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 13l behind Betsey Trotter (9-2) at Catterick 6f stks (6) gf in Jul.
Bashiba (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Look Surprised (9-2) at Windsor 5f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
