made all stands side, ran on strongly final furlong
towards rear stands side, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders stands side, weakened 2f out
towards rear far side, headway over 2f out, led group over 1f out, kept on
always behind stands side
chased leaders far side, bumped rail halfway, weakened 2f out, virtually pulled up
mid-division, headway and edged left over 2f out, soon ridden and effort, no extra final furlong
towards rear far side, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f
prominent, switched stands side after 1f, weakened over 1f out
always behind far side
mid-division stands side, pushed along halfway, ridden to chase winner 2f out, kept on same pace
always behind stands side
missed break, towards rear stands side, never dangerous
led for 2f far side, weakened from halfway
led after 2f far side, headed over 1f out, weakened
always behind stands side
always behind stands side
mid-division stands side, weakened from halfway
Lord Of The East can land the claimer at the expense of The Old Soldier and Lord Chamberlain. BHB ratings often count for little in these contests but it is folly to ignore Lord Of The East's figure and with apprentice Victoria Behan in such cracking form, it is hoped that she can galvanise a win from this tricky customer. The Old Soldier does not do things particularly quickly but he is an admirable enough sort. He just about stays this seven although he would be much better in had this been a handicap. Lord Chamberlain is likely to be plugging on again at the finish. His better trip appears to be a mile these days and he will doubtless make a bold bid for the places. Juniper Banks was a gritty winner of a very poor Ripon seller. The fact that he had not broken his maiden in 26 starts says it all. Vademecum could be one at longer odds. Rising star Greg Fairley has been booked for the banded stakes graduate and while his turf form has not been up to scratch, his plummet down the handicap was from a fairly high base figure. Reedsman ran a solid race under National Hunt rules at Fakenham in June. He is fit enough and the betting ring shall tell us if he is fancied. Lord Of The East is not opposed.
Lord of The East 9-2 (9-0) With leader, ridden to lead 2f out, weakening when headed 1f out, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Fantasy Believer (9-10) at Epsom 6f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
The Old Soldier 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 3l behind Victoria Peek (9-3) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Juniper Banks 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Ripon 6f app sll (6) gs in Jun beating Desertina (8-9) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Lord Chamberlain 10-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, kept on from over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 7l behind Slavonic (9-5) at Ayr 7f sll (5) gd.
Sea Fern 66-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 9l behind Alabama Twist (8-13) at Catterick 6f mdn aut stk (6) frm in Jun.
Eastern Mandarin 25-1 (7-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, and kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Fantasy Defender (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Countrywide Dancer (IRE) 80-1 (8-8) Dwelt, always behind, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 9l behind Rudi's Pet (9-0) at Catterick 5f clm (6) gf.
Reedsman (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Slowly away, in rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous, last of 11, well behind Let It Be (8-4) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo sll hcp (F) gf in Jun '04.
Alpha Zeta 80-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 4f out, weakened quickly 3f out, last of 10, well behind Jaafi (8-8) at Redcar 1m 3f mdn aut stk (6) gf in Jun.
Fenwicks Pride (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 15, 8l behind Slavonic (9-5) at Ayr 7f sll (5) gd.
Mehmaas 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Senor Bond (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m sll (6) gf.
Mr Bountiful (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division stands side, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 5l behind Victoria Peek (9-3) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Royal Awakening (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over halfway, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 8l behind Epitomise (7-13) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gf in Jun.
Fiennes (USA) 50-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced well over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 10l behind Rudi's Pet (9-0) at Catterick 5f clm (6) gf.
Vademecum 40-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and no impression when edged left 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 18, 10l behind Joshua's Gold (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gf.
Ronnies Lad 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 24l behind La Viola (8-6) at Leicester 1m 3yo sll (6) gf.
Lady Predominant 100-1 (7-7) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, 9th of 10, 22l behind Certifiable (9-3) at W'hampton 7f clm (F4) pol in Dec.
Wild Tide 100-1 (8-4) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 15, 7l behind Rymer's Rascal (9-0) at Thirsk 1m sll (F4) gf in Sept.
