mid-division, ridden 4f out, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, challenged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, every chance over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up, effort over 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 3f out, hard ridden and hung left over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, effort over 4f out, never dangerous
held up and keen in rear, never dangerous
mid-division, effort over 3f out, never nearer
towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, behind, pushed along halfway, never a factor
Desert Fury had been putting in some solid runs in defeat before being given a well deserved break. Ben Hanbury's gelding looks well in at the weights on the best of his old form and if coping with the expected firm ground is the TEAMtalk selection with Richard Hughes booked to ride. Paul Cole runs two in this decent claimer with preference going to guaranteed stayer Smoothie. He has won twice this year and this looks his best trip. Inspector General should cope with the ground and on the very best of his old form should put in a solid effort. A drop in trip could well suit Maunsells Road who has been consistent all year and ran well on firm ground at Salisbury three weeks ago. Firm ground specialist Crispey Brook has each-way possibilities and it is interesting that he is turned out so quickly following a fine run at Redcar five days ago. Unshaken steps up in trip here and although he is a consistent sort he could struggle here.
