tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead near finish
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened when hung right over 2f out
chased leaders, lost pace over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, outpaced 3f out, ridden and kept on final 2f
led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed, no extra near finish
in touch, headway and effort 2f out, driven and kept on until no extra towards finish
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, effort on outside 2f out, ridden and weakened 1f out
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
always behind
dwelt, always behind
raced wide, soon chased leader, lost place over 3f out, one pace final 2f
Mick Easterby complicates matters by saddling two runners here with Uhuru Peak, who ran well over this trip at Yarmouth last time and is the mount of Serena Brotherton, marginally preferred to the consistent Emperor's Well but a better bet looks to be March Mate. The selection was disappointing at Catterick last month but Brian Ellison's gelding had run well when finding just one too good in each of his three previous starts and he looks the one to beat on that evidence. Kirstys Lad would have claims if fit enough for his first outing since December but he may be a shade too high in the weights. Apache Nation ran better at Nottingham last time and Michael Dods' string continues in good form so he has to be respected, while Valdan has run creditably of late and is another to consider. Several have chances but it is March Mate that gets the vote.
Emirate Isle 11-2 (9-8) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 12l behind Deira Dubai (8-12) at Redcar 7f mdn 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Woody Valentine (USA) 25-1 (10-0) Dwelt, soon held up in touch, headway 4f out, hung right and weakened from 2f out, 11th of 12, 24l behind Hucking Heat (9-0) at Haydock 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (5) gd in May.
Kirstys Lad 14-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 9l behind Alfie Tupper (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Sedge (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Held up, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Esoterica (9-3) at York 7f hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Apache Nation (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway 3f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Sarah Park (9-2) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jul.
Emperor's Well 8-1 (10-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Don Pasquale (9-5) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Valdan (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Lauro (9-0) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Playtotheaudience 16-1 (10-1) Towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, not much room and checked over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 7th of 15, 6l behind Don Pasquale (9-5) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Jul.
March Mate 10-3jt-fav (9-4) Reared up and lost chance at start, continued behind afterwards, 10th of 13, 14l behind Micky Mac (9-6) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Uhuru Peak 5-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, improved over 2f out, soon hung right, chased winner 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Sabre Light (9-13) at Yarmouth 1m ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Mid-division, effort on outer over 3f out, no impression, 11th of 15, 14l behind Don Pasquale (9-5) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Second Reef 100-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 15, 13l behind Rowan Lodge (9-1) at Carlisle 1m clm (6) frm in Jul.
Busy Man (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 24l behind West End Lad (9-4) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Susiedil (IRE) 66-1 (8-2) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 12, 19l behind Royal Dignitary (9-3) at Redcar 7f clm (5) gf in Jun.
