held up in mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, took 3rd post
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner
soon led, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon wandering about, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in last, headway over 2f out, soon switched left, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, outpaced from over 2f out
pressed leader, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression on leaders
held up, soon mid-division, pushed along 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in touch in mid-divsion, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, just hands and heels riding when losing 3rd post
broke well, soon steadied, held up, headway on outside and wanting to hang left from over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
held up towards rear, never on terms
Epsom Salts has a solid record at his local track and should give Denis O'regan a good ride in this jump jockeys' challenge. He hasn't scored for a couple of years, however, and SHESHA BEAR is preferred for the Portman team that's ticking along nicely at present. The mare has returned in good heart following a lengthy absence and both recent wins have come here - she can defy a 6lb penalty. Palawi, capable under both codes, hasn't been seen since the spring but is a useful hurdler who may have more to offer on the level. Market support would be interesting on this return to action, whilst Gunslinger and Mohanad also merit respect.
Kings Troop 16-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 17th of 18, 39l behind Line Of Duty (9-7) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Mohanad (IRE) 6-4fav (9-4) Soon tracking leading trio, headway over 3f out, soon challenging, chased winner and not much room, staying on when hampered on rail and snatched up final 110 yards, switched right and no further progress, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Morar (9-7) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Solicitor 13-2 (10-5) Chased leaders, chased clear leading pair 7f out until ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 21l behind Megalala (9-12) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f ldy hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Kings Bayonet 10-1 (9-8) Keen early held up, headway over 2f out, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Rastaban (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Palawi (IRE) 4-6fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression with winner final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Odin's Raven (9-7) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stks (5) fbs in Jan.
Nobunaga 6-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Midnight Oil (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Boston Blue 9-4fav (11-0) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Goodwood 1m 3f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gd in Aug beating Mustajed (10-6) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Lang Shining (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, pushed along and struggling over 3f out, 7th of 8, 11l behind Colinca's Lad (8-7) at Windsor 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Epsom Salts 11-2 (9-12) Steadied start, in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Bramalea (11-2) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f am hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Shesha Bear 4-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Aug beating Brouhaha (9-10) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Herschel (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Dwelt, soon led, headed inside final 3f, weakened 2f out, 6th of 7, 20l behind Lemon Drop Red (8-8) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Gunslinger (FR) 9-1 (9-5) Led after 1f, raced far side, headed overall over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Pittodrie Star (9-3) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
