dwelt, held up in rear, ridden and headway final furlong, stayed on well inside final furlong
slow away, held up towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
slightly hampered start, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in touch on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led early, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened inside furlong
hampered start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
went left start, soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
slow away, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Outer Hebrides is the pick over Soba Jones, Tag Team and Blue Tomato. The combination of David Loder and Frankie Dettori in a claimer certainly catches the eye, and Outer Hebrides is sure to command plenty of support in the market. Twice a winner at Wolverhampton, the son of Efisio, a half-brother to Ardkinglass, has taken on better company than today's in between, and as he faded up the Leicester hill last time, will appreciate this flatter track, not to mention the drop to this lowly company. Soba Jones has raced keenly in the past and this is about his level, but with Johnny Murtagh booked, he is another to note. He holds Tag Team on latest Southwell form, but still has it to do and a bigger danger may be Blue Tomato who stayed on well at the finish when sixth to Polish Emperor at Wolverhampton. Paul Cole's charge was a useful juvenile and finished fifth in the Mill Reef, but has obviously had his share of problems and has not been impressive during a belated all-weather campaign. However, any market moves for him should be taken seriously, and as Dandy Nicholls won this last year, that comment applies to his four runners. The one to beat though is Outer Hebrides.
Blue Tomato 16-1 Outpaced and behind, ran on inside final furong, nearest finish, 6th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Polish Emperor at W'hampton 5f hcp (C1) pol in Feb.
Outer Hebrides 3-1 In touch, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 7l behind Cesare at Leicester 7f hcp sft in Apr.
Rudi's Pet (IRE) 14-1 In touch wide for 2f, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 8l behind Henry Hall at Epsom 5f hcp 0-100 (C) gd in Oct '03.
Trinculo (IRE) 25-1 With leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 8l behind Prince Tum Tum at W'hampton 6f hcp (C1) pol in Jan.
Albashoosh 33-1 Always behind, last of 9, 44l behind Tom Tun at Thirsk 6f stk sft in Apr.
Lord of The East 33-1 Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 12, 12l behind River Falcon at Thirsk 5f stk sft in Apr.
Soba Jones 8-1 Keen, made most over 4f, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ali Bruce at Southwell 6f clm fbs in Apr.
Pedro Jack (IRE) 8-1 Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 12th of 13, 10l behind Branston Tiger at Southwell 6f clm (F) fbs in Jul.
Tag Team (IRE) 11-2 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 9, 12l behind Ali Bruce at Southwell 6f clm fbs in Apr.
Lottie 16-1 Tracked winner, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 23l behind Tancred Miss at Southwell 7f stk fbs in Apr.
