led far side trio, overall leader over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
mid-division stands side, headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, kept on and every chance until one pace final furlong
virtuauly refused to race, always detatched in rear
behind stands side, headway on inside 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, just held
slowly into stride, mid-division centre, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
led stands side, to over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stands side, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
behind centre, driven 2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms
mid-division stands side, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
dwelt, mid-division stands side, headway to challenge 2f out, edged right and kept on same pace final furlong
behind stands side, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leading pair inside final furlong
chased leading pair far side, came centre over 2f out, weakened 1f out
with leader far side, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
behind stands side, driven 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders stands side to over 2f out, soon weakened
with leader stands side, led that side over 2f out, ridden to lead overall over 1f out, held on near finish
chased leaders stands side, outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
Nonrunner
Serena Brotherton is one of the best pilots with a ride in this race restricted to lady amateur riders so her mount Lakeman has to be considered but Brian Ellison's gelding needs to improve on his reappearance effort to get involved at the finish in a race taken to go to KINGSWINFORD, who is preferred to Woolfall Sovereign. George Margarson's gelding is less exposed than his rivals after just three starts and looks reasonably well treated racing off just a 4lb higher mark than when a close second to By Command at Yarmouth earlier this month. Alan McCabe's Fol Liam has been running well on the Polytrack of late and would have chances if able to show a similar level of form back on turf but he is far from certain to do so. Tom Tate's French Applause could be of interest first time in a handicap, while any market support for Misplaced Fortune should be noted. Moody Tunes is another to consider on his return to action but preference is for the David Evans-trained Kingswinford, who comes into this in good heart having run well when chasing home Sir George in a Catterick seller last week and he can go one better today.
Thunderball 8-1 (8-13) Held up in touch on outside, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on, never troubled leaders, 4th of 7, 8l behind Goliaths Boy (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Misplaced Fortune 25-1 (9-1) Held up mid-division, chased leaders over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 3l behind Jordaura (8-11) at Doncaster 7f app hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Nov.
Smarty Socks (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Very slowly away, always in rear, 17th of 19, 19l behind Deadly Encounter (8-12) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
Moody Tunes 9-1 (8-8) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Collateral Damage (9-7) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Oct.
French Applause (IRE) 4-9fav (9-3) Raced stands side, led that pair, prominent with centre group, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Dukes Art (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Bold Marc (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Raced wide, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 11l behind Tamasou (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Nov.
Kingswinford (IRE) 7-4fav (9-12) Mid-division, driven 3f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Sir George (9-5) at Catterick 7f clm stks (6) gs.
General Tufto 5-1 (8-9) Broke well, soon in rear, kept on final furlong, never a factor, 6th of 12, 13l behind Trans Sonic (8-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Mar.
Lakeman (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) In touch, weakened 3f out, last of 12, 31l behind Exit Smiling (9-1) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Sea Salt 9-1 (8-4) Behind, raced far side from over 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 6l behind Conry (8-11) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Game Lad 20-1 (8-5) Towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 19, 11l behind Deadly Encounter (8-12) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
Woolfall Sovereign (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Always prominent, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind By Command (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Kensington (IRE) 14-1 (7-13) Keen and tracked leader until ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 7l behind Arachnophobia (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Fol Liam 5-2fav (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, always held, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-8) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Kilburn 14-1 (8-8) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Uncle Fred (8-13) at Newbury 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Camerooney 3-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Bajan Pride (8-13) at Southwell 1m app hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Jan.
Rub of The Relic (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 14l behind Dabbers Ridge (9-10) at Beverley 1m sell stks (5) gd.
Uncle Brit 12-1 (8-12) Led, set furious pace and soon clear, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 22l behind Captain Flasheart (8-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo app hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
