tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden along 3f out, no progress and weakened quickly over 1f out
soon pressed leader, led just over 2f out, edged right final furlong, driven out
towards rear, headway 2f out, run on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with first 2
chased leaders to halfway, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon in rear
slowly into stride, behind, outpaced and no chance from halfway
prominent, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on nearest finish
behind, ridden and outpaced from 3f out, never dangerous
prominent until weakened over 2f out
started very slowly, outpaced and well in rear, plenty to do 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
Ben is the most exposed runner in the line up but could be up to winning in this company, Tugalu and Musical Charm may provide most danger. Pat Murphy's charge has performed with credit on all types of ground, including the all-weather at Lingfield when just touched off by Concertmaster. He has earned a rating in the high seventies and looks the one to beat. Tugalu made a very pleasing debut at Carlisle when a close up fourth behind Lesson In Humility. If he handles the surface he should go well. Musical Charm has done little wrong in two races to date and as with most Easterby runners she should improve with racing. The pick of the others could be Wee Burns, but Ben can put his experience to good use and he gets our vote.
Ben 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to go 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Sailor At Sea (9-3) at Sandown 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd in Jul.
Frizzini 40-1 (9-1) Hampered start, soon mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened and eased inside final furlong, last of 11, 28l behind Look Busy (8-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Jul.
Gaitskell 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 9, 3l behind Kersaint (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Apr.
Gross Prophet 8-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, not pace to challenge, kept on, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind In Honour (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf.
Highland Love 100-1 (8-11) Dwelt, towards rear, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 8th of 16, 11l behind Let Us Prey (9-2) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Jul.
Keeparryappy (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Aaim To Storm (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in May.
Sir Joey 33-1 (9-3) Rear of main group, ridden and wide straight, no impression, 5th of 8, 8l behind Carolina Belle (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol.
Tugalu (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Lesson In Humility (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jul.
Wee Buns 25-1 (8-9) Outpaced in rear, made some late headway, 8th of 12, 7l behind Wise Son (8-13) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Jul.
Musical Charm (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Starlit Sands (9-0) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in May.
Nothing Likea Dame 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 15th of 17, 12l behind Laureldean Gale (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (2) gf in Jul.
One Called Alice Zilzal filly out of 6f-7f winner Boadicea The Red.
