behind, headway centre over 1f out, never nearer
always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
chased leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway on stands side rail over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
held up in mid-division, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway when hampered 2f out, edged left and kept on same pace inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
held up towards rear, some headway towards stands side rail 3f out, never on terms
held up towards rear, never on terms
held up towards rear, no chance final 2f, eased final furlong
mid-division on outside, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Connections of Zebrano will be hoping for the rain to arrive in Sussex for the Chepstow winner to be seen at his best in this wide open handicap and while Emma Lavelle's charge remains of interest at a bigger price our preference is for the unexposed LOCHAN MOR with Arthur's Egde also respected. The selection is running at the top of his game at the moment and was expected to go one better when beaten in the final 100 yards last time. He's up two pounds in the weights for that which seems fair as he's sill unexposed. David Probert reunites with Arthur's Edge, who he piloted to a nice success at Goodwood on the gelding's last outing. That was in softer conditions but he likes quicker ground too and he should go well at this track despite his penalty. Zebrano was unlucky not to win on his only previous start here over a furlong extra on very fast ground. The step down in trip here is not an obvious plus and the way he lost his action at Folkestone last time suggests he wants conditions softer, however, he remains of interest with Richard Hughes looking an eyecatching jockey booking. The Galloping Shoe looks another interesting contender off a competitive mark but with more expected Lochan Mor has the vote.
Ebraam (USA) 16-1 (9-5) Raced stands side, chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 17th of 18, 13l behind Russian Spirit (9-2) at York 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Arthur's Edge 11-1 (8-5) Raced more towards centre, prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs beating Son Of The Cat (8-11) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Lochan Mor 7-2fav (9-2) Chased leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed and outpaced by winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Green Park (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
The Galloping Shoe 9-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, headway when not clear run over 1f out, driven and stayed on to take 3rd post, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind We Have A Dream (9-4) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Zebrano 7-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up in 5th, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, eased, last of 7, 28l behind Hand Painted (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Aug.
Doric Lady 10-1 (8-13) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, soon eased, 7th of 9, 7l behind Le Toreador (9-4) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Peter Island (FR) 3-1 (9-8) Broke smartly, led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Leadenhall Lass (8-6) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sep.
Bel Cantor 14-1 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 7l behind Methaaly (8-8) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Patavium Prince (IRE) 9-4 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden to challenge, never on terms, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Choreography (9-0) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) fm in Sep.
Rocker 20-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, effort over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, 7th of 17, 3l behind Even Bolder (8-0) at Ascot 5f app hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Idle Power (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Chased winner, ridden and switched left over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind We Have A Dream (9-4) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Memphis Man 28-1 (8-3) Bolted 1 full circuit on way to post, slowly away and always behind, last of 9, 34l behind Methaaly (8-8) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Cape Melody 5-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, effort to chase winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Simple Rhythm (8-0) at Lingfield 6f 3yo app hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sep.
Highland Harvest 10-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 8l behind Mutamared (9-3) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep.
Elusive Hawk (IRE) 7-2fav (9-9) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Jul beating Hits Only Jude (9-11) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
