led until 7f out, weakened over 3f out, eased
in touch, ridden to challenge from 2f out, hung right inside final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden and hung right over 1f out, soon beaten
started very slowly, behind, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, effort approaching final furlong, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong
with leader, led 7f out, hung left over 1f out, driven out
Mushtaaq should be too good for Maria di Scozia and Heraclaneum. The selection is officially the best of these on official figures and while his reappearance was slightly disappointing, a return to his juvenile form should see him prevail. Maria di Scozia will be needing victory in order to enhance paddock value. She can prove her own worst enemy by hanging under pressure. Heraclaneum is closely related to winning milers. The market is watched in order to see what is anticipated. Spiritonthemount didn't show too much in previous visits to fast ground affairs so its surprising to see him entered here. Masetto's Fun has to be respected from a yard that are capable of having them ready first time out. Minjim beat one horse home in two attempts last term and must have shown something for connections to persevere into another season. Waarid will be of more interest once pitched into handicap company. Mushtaaq can pick up a race that lacks obvious strength in depth.
Tot Hill 50-1 (10-2) In rear, well behind, 10f out, 7th of 11, well behind Diablo (11-9) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gd in May (N.Hunt).
Herculaneum Rainbow Quest gelding, half-brother to winning miler Taranto.
Minjim 66-1 (9-3) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 14l behind Tasdeer (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept.
Mushtaaq (USA) 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 8l behind Meethaaq (9-3) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Spiritonthemount (USA) 12-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, no impression 2f out, 5th of 8, 12l behind Icon Project (8-7) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Waarid 80-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 8f out, hung left and headed over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 9l behind Gravitation (8-12) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Lemonesse (USA) 14-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 27l behind Deadly Silence (8-11) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fbs in May.
Maria di Scozia 15-2 (8-12) Close up, joined leader 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Gravitation (8-12) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Alright Chuck Petoski gelding, brother to 1m2f-1m4f winner Tight Squeeze, half-brother to 1m1f & 1m2f winner Level Headed.
Masettos Fun Dr Fong gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Ask Nicely 66-1 (8-12) Slowly away, pulled hard in rear, ran on inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 6l behind Porthole (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs.
