always towards, ridden, outpaced well over 1f out
mid-division, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
led until headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
started slowly, behind, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
took keen hold in touch, ridden 2f out, no headway, kept on one pace
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hard pressed, headed final half furlong, rallied, pushed out to lead again post
chased leaders, pressed winner 1f out, led final half furlong, caught post
started slowly, in rear, ridden, switched left over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish
started slowly, held up, in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
started slowly, towards rear, ridden, outpaced final 2f
A very tough race to assess and the sporting vote goes to Monte Major, with Malapropism and Green Lagonda also worthy of a mention. The selection comes here in pretty good nick having been successful on the all-weather, before running third in a hot handicap at Carlisle. He still looks on a decent enough mark and could be the one to beat. Malapropism looked on the way back to form last time out when finishing an excellent third behind Caustic Wit at Lingfield on Saturday night. The fact that he make such a quick return suggests that he could be about to reach his peak. Green Lagonda is an interesting runner from James Givens' yard. No world beater in Australia, but should come on for his first run in the this country. In a modest affair, Jayanjay can't be easily ruled, but Monte Major does appear to have the best recent form on show and he gets the decision.
Jayanjay 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and beaten 2f out, eased when no chance over 1f out, last of 8, 18l behind Lucayos (8-11) at Brighton 6f hcap (4) sft in May.
Malapropism 4-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Caustic Wit (8-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Green Lagonda (AUS) 9-2fav (10-0) Chased leaders to halfway, 14th of 15, 15l behind Our Little Secret (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcap (5) gf.
Danjet (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Promienent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 11l behind Bold Minstrel (9-8) at Yarmouth 5f hcap (5) gd in May.
Drumming Party (USA) 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway approaching 2f out, soon edging left, ran on, 5th of 16, 1l behin Harrison's Flyer (8-11) at Bath 6f hcap (5) gf in May.
Blessed Place 50-1 (8-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon hung left under pressure, no extra, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Paris Bell (8-13) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4).
Monte Major (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on and every chance until no extra near finish, 3rd of 14, nk behind Compton Classic (8-6) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Must Be Keen 25-1 (8-8) Behind, outpaced, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 15l behind Pappas Ruby (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcap (6) fbs in May.
Montzando 9-1 (8-13) Never better than finishing position, 7th of 17, 8l behind Mafaheem (9-4) at Bath 6f sll (6) gs.
Fancy You (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Prominent, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 11l behind Toms Laughter (9-1) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) sft.
Millfields Dreams 7-2 (8-10) Prominent, chased leader 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra and faded towards finish, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Romany Nights (9-1) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Sparkwell 10-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 8l behind Almaty Express (8-2) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
