held up behind, headway from 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out
settled towards rear, headway 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra and faded inside final furlong
tracked leader, effort 2f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly over 1f out
took keen held, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, short of room soon after, stayed on again final furlong, to close on leaders near finish
outpaced well in rear, plenty to do and still in rear over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, not reached winner
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, weakened final furlong
Cheveton can complete his hat-trick, perhaps at the main expense of Digital or Malapropism. The selection is the one progressive horse in this line-up and he followed up his win at Sandown with another taking performance at Haydock where he won as he liked. The handicapper's allotted him another 6lbs but that is perfectly fair and shouldn't be enough to stop him winning this heat. Digital was well backed last time but his customary slow start cost his supporters any chance of landing the spoils. He was some way behind Cheveton at Sandown but can give him something to think about if getting away on terms. Hereford Boy ran a fair race last time but is opposable on the balance of his form and of more interest is Malapropism who is fairly treated at present and appears to be running into form. These old sprinters shouldn't be underestimated but we'd rather side with the progressive Cheveton.
Efistorm 18-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders stands' side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 16, 6l behind Buachaill Dona (9-12) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Cheveton 3-1fav (9-10) Always prominent, led over 1f out, soon ridden, hung left inside final furlong, pushed clear, won at Haydock 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft beating Peter's Storm (9-1) by 2l, 11 ran.
Hereford Boy 9-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, went 2nd briefly inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Little Edward (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
What Do You Know 9-1 (9-7) Prominent, soon chased along, effort approaching final furlong, soon beaten, 8th of 15, 5l behind Stolt (9-2) at York 5f hcap (4) gd in May.
Cape Royal 20-1 (9-7) Dwelt, always rear division, 8th of 9, 5l behind Baybshambles (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Malapropism 20-1 (9-6) Led, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 1/2l behind He's A Humbug (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Digital 12-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, never a factor, 10th of 11, 5l behind Kay Two (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Calabaza 11-1 (8-13) Prominent over 4f, soon weakened, last of 12, 11l behind Regal Raider (8-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Blessed Place 14-1 (8-6) Led stand's side and clear halfway, headed inside final furlong, no chance with far side group, weakened quickly, last of 14, 10l behind Kelamon (9-4) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) sft.
Thoughtsofstardom 15-2 (10-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 13, 6l behind Town House (9-4) at Leicester 5f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
