hampered start, always behind
mid-division, progress over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hung left under pressure, stayed on well final furlong
held up, headway halfway, weakened over 2f out
hampered start, mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace
always behind
hampered start, soon chasing leaders, effort over 2f out, soon one pace
in touch, effort over 2f out, not pace to challenge
held up, ridden halfway, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
keen, towards rear, never dangerous
held up, ridden halfway, never dangerous
went left start, in touch, every chance over 1f out, soon one pace
held up in touch, pushed along well over 2f out, soon no impression
held up, never dangerous
held up in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
hampered start, soon chasing leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace
went right start, soon chasing leaders, effort over 2f out, soon faded
Nonrunner
Strike Force gets the vote in this opener ahead Finsbury and Law Of The Land. The selection needs to forget about a mediocre last run but had previously been in in fair form and Ron Harris' gelding should appreciate the return to this grade. Various headgear has been tried in the past but it appears as if cheek-pieces have been settled on and with Jamie Spencer on board and desperate for more winners, the gelding can get his head back in front. Calloff The Search is consistent but has found one too good on each of his last two starts, whilst Fine Art World is dropped in grade after just one start and must be respected. Kasuta and Finsbury are two more for consideration, with the former likely to appreciate the drop in grade. Law Of The Land could go well at a big price as he is consistent, but ultimately yet to win in 13 starts, we have no problem in returning to Strike Force for the winner.
Endless Night 66-1 (9-2) Always in rear and struggling final 2f, last of 9, 10l behind Another Gladiator (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Finsbury 14-1 (9-3) Hampered start, held up towards rear, ridden and headway from 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 8l behind Encores (8-3) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Mine The Balance (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind No Worries Yet (8-12) at Bath 5f clm (6) sft in Jul.
Strife (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, headway and every chance over 3f out, soon weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Bold Indian (8-11) at Hamilton 1m clm (6) gf.
Kings Shillings 66-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 21l behind Smash N'Grab (8-13) at Leicester 7f 3yo clm (5) gs.
Strike Force 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 6l behind Charles Parnell (10-1) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jul.
Al Rayanah 16-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 14l behind Viable (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m sll hcp (6) gf.
Buckle And Hyde 33-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 12, 8l behind Christian Bendix (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in May.
Halfwaytoparadise 50-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 11, 10l behind Strike Force (8-12) at Catterick 6f sll (6) gs in Jul.
Night Rainbow (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) With leaders until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 10l behind Caustic Wit (8-13) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Ancient Site (USA) 100-1 (7-9) In touch stand side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 12l behind Rainbow Fox (9-5) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Calloff The Search 14-1 (8-9) Raced stand side, always prominent, led 2f out, headed 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Burford Lass (8-9) at Folkestone 6f sll (6) gs in Jul.
Fine Art World (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Steadied start, held up on outside, ridden halfway, soon outpaced, 5th of 7, 21l behind Ventura (8-9) at Folkestone 7f mdn aut stk (5) sft in Jun.
Fun In The Sun 12-1 (8-7) Slowly away, in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4l behind Razzano (8-3) at Brighton 7f mdn hcp (6) frm.
Law of The Land (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Led, headed inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 6l behind Mick Is Back (9-0) at Sandown 7f 3yo clm (5) gd.
Cadi May 20-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 9th of 10, 22l behind Lilac Moon (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 3yo clm (6) gf.
Kassuta 11-2 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Smash N'Grab (8-13) at Leicester 7f 3yo clm (5) gs.
Firebird Annie (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Miss Havisham (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo sll hcp (6) gs in Jun.
