took keen hold mid-division, ridden over 2f out, slightly checked, weakened 2f out
always behind
behind, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, asserted final 75 yards
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
started very slowly, always in rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
raced keenly in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up behind mid-division, not much room over 2f out, ran on steadily final furlong, nearest finish
led 1f, stayed tracking leaders, ridden 3f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, switched left well over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, good headway over 1f out on inside, took 3rd final furlong, not trouble 1st 2
led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, kept on until headed and no extra inside final furlong
chased leader after 1f, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out
Memphis Man returned to the winners enclosure last time and can go in again here, Stathmore and Tag Team are obvious dangers. There was a lot to like about the selection's victory here last time as he was slowly away and edged right before leading inside the final furlong. It was a good ride by today's jockey and the combination can go in again. Strathmore was put in his place by the rejuvenated Tony The Tap here last time out but had some decnt enough performers behind and he should go well. Tag Team has also contested some decent enough races recently and is still on a lenient mark. The Irish raider Hello Man shouldn't be underestimated and could also play a major role, but Memphis Man could have more to offer and if he gets out on terms he should make it back to back victories.
Fustaan (IRE) 2-1fav (8-5) Made most, left clear over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan beating Ellcon (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Swinbrook (USA) 5-2 (9-4) Held up in touch, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Councellor (9-3) at W'hampton 7f clm (6) pol in Oct.
Hello Man (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, pressed leader inside final furlong, every chance close home, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Lucayos (8-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Memphis Man 5-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, edged right final furlong and soon led, stayed on well, won at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Nov beating Royal Challenge (9-3) by 2l, 10 ran.
Hill of Lujain 33-1 (8-8) Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 19l behind Paris Bell (8-13) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun.
Cool Sands (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never near leaders, 7th of 10, 8l behind Carcinetto (9-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Nov.
Tous Les Deux 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Tony The Tap (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Jord (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Held up and behind, ran on towards finish, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Tilly's Dream (9-2) at W'hampton 6f fll hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Strathmore (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, wandered 1f out, kept on close home, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Tony The Tap (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Jilly Why (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 4, 8l behind Hoh Wotanite (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Tag Team (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) In touch, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Monashee Prince (8-8) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Highland Song (IRE) 25-1 (8-1) Towards rear stand's side, never dangerous, 13th of 16, 6l behind No Time (8-8) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
