held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly away, behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on well
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, behind, ridden halfway, stayed on final 2f
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, no extra entering final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over final furlong
Nonrunner
Imperial Echo gets our vote over Lord Of The East, King Harson and Marshman. Imperial Echo caught the eye when staying on strongly to get within a head of Royal Dignitary at Musselburgh eight days ago, and with his yard still in good form, is capable of adding to the tally with a repeat of that improved run. Lord Of The East faded out of sight at Chester after trying to make all, but will be suited by this track and is regarded as a danger along with King Harson who was not beaten too far when fourth at Catterick last time. He has the assistance of Frankie Dettori and should not be dismissed lightly. Marshman is a past course-and-distance winner and although saddled with joint topweight, is expected to fare better than on his return at Goodwood where he lost all chance when rearing up in the stalls. Tsaroxy may be better suited to today's trip after running out of steam over a mile at Ripon on his return to the fray and is another to consider, but we prefer the claims of Imperial Echo.
Marshman (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Reared stalls, behind, ridden 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 7, 7l behind Polar Magic (9-6) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Lord of The East 7-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-11) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Prince Tum Tum (USA) 16-1 (9-5) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 12, 7l behind Desert Commander (9-10) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Bailieborough (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden, outpaced 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 8, 6l behind Isidore Bonheur (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-95 (3) frm.
Bessemer (JPN) 25-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 12, 4l behind Aperitif (8-5) at Catterick 7f hcap (4) gf in May.
Top Dirham 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 9th of 16, 11l behind Dabbers Ridge (9-7) at Thirsk 7f hcap (3) gd in Apr.
Imperial Echo (USA) 10-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, no extra, 2nd of 9, hd behind Royal Dignitary (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
King Harson 10-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Aperitif (8-5) at Catterick 7f hcap (4) gf in May.
Dispol Katie 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 8l behind Royal Dignitary (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Neon Blue 14-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, always behind, 9th of 11, 11l behind Perfect Story (8-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Efidium 5-1 (8-2) Raced keenly, in touch, led over 2f out to over 1f out, ridden, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 5l behind Isidore Bonheur (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-95 (3) frm.
Tough Love 12-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 5l behind Hula Ballew (9-5) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Passionately Royal 10-1 (8-10) In touch, driven along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 8l behind Dream Tonic (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Ali D 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Dium Mac (8-6) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Oct.
Tsaroxy (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Grey Boy (8-5) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
