prominent, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression on winner towards finish
held up towards rear, not clear run when effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 4f out, well beaten final 3f
mid-division, effort over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, headway on outside over 3f out, switched left over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, switched left and not much room over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
ridden to lead, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, readily
It’s a while since GULF OF POETS got his head in front but he was second over track a trip a year ago when 3lb higher and holds Mutamaded on that form. Mick Easterby’s gelding made a promising reappearance over a mile at Haydock and can end his barren spell. Hats Off To Larry won on the soft at Nottingham at the end of last season and has had wind surgery since a run over timber at the start of the year. He shouldn’t be far away while Benadalid likes it here and is better than he showed when favourite at Newcastle recently. Society Red finished ahead of Jus Pires last time and Chelmsford third Amjaady is also interesting back on Turf.
Mulligatawny (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Tracked leader stand side, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 25th of 30, 20 1/4l behind Lord North (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Hats Off To Larry 10-3 (11-5) Led, blundered and headed 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 30 1/2l behind Waterproof (10-7) at Fakenham 2m mdn (4) gs in Jan.
Gulf Of Poets 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway on outside 3f out, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Cap Francais (9-7) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Jus Pires (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Held up in mid-division, headway on outside 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 16 3/4l behind Medal Winner (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (3) pol in Jun.
Mutamaded (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Close up, dropped to rear 4f out, rallied over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 5 1/2l behind Bo Samraan (9-4) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (4) hvy in Oct.
Mikmak 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division on outside, took keen hold, headway over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Al Erayg (9-2) at Newcastle 1m hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Awake My Soul (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, not clear run and lost place over 2f out, soon switched left, hampered over 1f out, switched right and stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Sweet Celebration (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Society Red 10-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway 3f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 7l behind Medal Winner (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (3) pol in Jun.
Illustrissime (USA) 33-1 (9-5) Tried to anticipate start and missed break, held up towards rear, not much room and switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Colony Queen (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Amjaady (USA) 11-2 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd final 110 yards, no extra in 3rd, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Ritchie Valens (9-3) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Benadalid 4-1fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Colony Queen (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Jun.
