always prominent, challenged after 8th, led 2 out, headed last, stayed challenging on long run-in, ran on
in touch, not much room, lost place 5th, stayed on on long run-in
prominent, driven after 8th, weakened 2 out
held up in rear, effort approaching 8th, weakened approaching 2 out
prominent, not fluent 7th, soon lost place, no danger after
mid-division, headway after 7th, slightly hampered next, weakened on long run-in
led, ridden, headed 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up near finish, dismounted
mid-division, headway approaching 6th, stumbled soon after 8th, soon driven, beaten when mistake last
mid-division, headway after 5th, upsides when blundered badly 8th, weakened approaching last
hit 3rd, always behind
prominent, mistake 8th, soon ridden, weakened approaching last
not always fluent, in touch, lost place 3rd, headway after 7th, led last, hard ridden on long run-in, all out
held up, hit 5th, stayed on on long run in, never near to challenge
held up, stumbled and unseated rider after 2nd
held up, headway on inside after 7th, shuffled back before next, progress 2 out, beaten approaching last
Nonrunner
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights, but the principals look to be Majaales, Overserved and Major Malarkey and the narrow vote is given to Overserved. The selection won in facile fashion last time out when beating Gansey with plenty in hand, and although higher in the weights he again has conditions to suit and he is taken to defy the handicapper. Majaales rates the main danger as he also won last time out when beating Lidop. He will appreciate the return to this longer trip and will not be far away. Major Malrkey is another that could go well as he beat Lilly Tara last time. However, although he has won over this distance, his best form on the figures have come over a longer trip. Sovereign King is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he has had plenty of chances off similar marks of late without taking one and he again looks vulnerable. Of the remainder, Valiant Shadow hails from a shrewd yard and is worth a cautionary look in the market, but for the winner we are happy to return to Overserved who won so well last time out.
Overserved 25-1 (11-10) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway to lead 3 out, ridden from 2 out, driven clear flat, won at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr beating Gansey (11-4) by 5l, 10 ran.
Tighten Your Belt (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Prominent, mistake and weakened 8th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Ballyfitz (10-8) at Cheltenham 3m lst hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar, 24 ran.
Tagula Blue (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) In rear, hit 8th, always behind, 16th of 22, well behind Forest Pennant (10-13) at Aintree 3m lst hcp hdl (1) gd in Apr.
Pyleigh Lady 10-1 (10-1) Mid-division, mistake 4th, headway approaching 2 out, soon ridden, hampered last, weakened, 9th of 14, 32l behind One Gulp (10-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f mrs hcp hdl (1) gd in Apr.
Majaales (USA) 10-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, led 2 out, driven and edged right flat, stayed on well, won at Newbury 2m 3f hcp hdl (2) gs in Apr beating Lindop (11-1) by 1l, 17 ran.
Sovereign King 7-2 (11-4) Mid-division, headway 6th, led 4 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Oscar Bay (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Manorson (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Led until after 1st, led 3rd until 3 out, soon ridden, weakened 2 out, 5th of 11, 15l behind Motorway (11-4) at Newbury 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Mar.
Or Jaune (FR) 11-1 (10-8) Towards rear, pushed along 4 out, soon outpaced, rallied after 2 out, stayed on strongly flat to lead towards finish, won at Haydock 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr '07 beating Sharp Reply (10-8) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Valiant Shadow (GER) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, led 8th, ridden 3 out, blundered 2 out, headed last, weakened flat, 3rd of 12, 12l behind Kings Rock (10-7) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Apr.
Marrel 25-1 (10-8) Behind, stumbled badly 4th, tailed off 6th, jumped left 7th, last of 7, 37l behind Mange Tout (10-1) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gf in Jun.
Major Malarkey (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (11-5) Held up, hit 5th, headway when mistake 8th, led 2 out, ridden and kept on from last, won at Perth 3m amt hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Apr beating Lily Tara (11-5) by 4 1/2l, 15 ran.
Schindlers Son (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Always towards rear and pulled up 4 out in race won by Border Castle (11-5) at Chepstow 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Mar, 14 ran.
Giovanna 12-1 (10-3) Held up, headway approaching 8th, every chance after 3 out, weakened next, 4th of 7, 12l behind Pistol Desbois (10-9) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Mar.
Pelo Du Bief (FR) 14-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, headway after 3 out, kept on well flat to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Cava Bien (11-4) at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Apr.
Federstar (GER) 14-1 (11-2) Held up in touch until weakened from 6th, 6th of 8, 26l behind Just Amazing (11-6) at Ayr 2m 4f cnd hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gs in Apr.
The French Actor (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Led, headed 4th, chased leader until outpaced 3 out, rallied approaching last, stayed on to go 2nd near finish, no impression, 2nd of 12, 13l behind Currahee (10-4) at Ayr 2m nov hdl (4) hvy in Mar.
