mid-division, ridden and headway well over 2f out, soon chased winner, edged left over 1f out, one pace
always towards rear, struggling from 6f out, tailed off
chased leaders, chased winner well over 3f out until weakened over 2f out
always behind
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
led, headed over 5f out, soon ridden and lost place
mid-division, headway over 3f out, one pace
chased leader, led over 5f out, ran on strongly from over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened well over 2f out
always towards rear
towards rear, headway over 4f out, stayed on from over 2f out
slowly away, in rear, stayed on from over 2f out, nearest at finish
Nonrunner
HAWK MOUNTAIN impressed when landing a Nottingham handicap last time out and even a 10lb higher mark is not likely to be enough to prevent John Quinns' charge achieving back-to-back victories. Handicapped on the basis of three outings over inadequate trips, his first attempt at 1m 6f trip was last time out and while it was hard to evaluate whether he is a stout stayer given the ease of his victory, he looks every inch a stayer and potentially a jumper in time. Signalman, an Italian recruit made a winning UK debut off 47 and last time tried today's trip for the first time. He is every inch a stayer, battling back when headed and a 3lb higher mark should not be enough to prevent him from getting in the mix. Lisbon Lion was held up to get the trip last time out and would have to be considered a suspect stayer on the evidence of what he displayed, wandering quite badly in the closing stages. Both of Always Best's wins have been achieved on good to firm ground. He is very well handicapped on the best of his form and would be a place contender along with Blue Jet, who has shown little in two apprentice handicaps of late. Hawk Mountain is a confident selection to land this staying handicap. (John McDonnell)
Signalman 6-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 14, shd behind Spring Charm (8-6) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
English City (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Grandad Bill (8-4) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Blue Jet (USA) 15-2 (8-9) Held up, headway over 5f out, effort over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 15, 33l behind Let It Be (8-7) at Redcar 1m 6f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Lisbon Lion (IRE) 28-1 (8-7) Held up, headway 4f out, every chance when hung left final furlong, weakened close home, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Kiribati King (9-4) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) hvy.
Catherines Cafe (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Always behind, last of 14, 30l behind Distant Pleasure (8-11) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Don Jose (USA) 10-1 (8-5) With leader, led after 6f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 10l behind Alonso de Guzman (9-10) at Haydock 1m 6f app hcp (5) gs.
Quicuyo (GER) 20-1 (7-13) Held up in touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 10, 28l behind Balakar (8-9) at Ayr 2m 1f hcap (5) sft in Sept.
Always Best 8-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Kyber (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 6f app hcp (6) sft.
Nevsky Bridge 20-1 (9-1) Held up, headway 4f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 13l behind Trip The Light (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Templet (USA) 33-1 (8-2) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, soon no extra, 7th of 8, 7l behind Shy Glance (8-10) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Stravonian 16-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden over 3f out, soon plugged on, one pace, 4th of 8, 4l behind Kyber (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 6f app hcp (6) sft.
Asrar 25-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 5f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 17l behind Kyber (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 6f app hcp (6) sft.
Flamed Amazement 9-1 (9-9) Held up, chased leaders over 3f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Hill Billy Rock (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Hawk Mountain (UAE) 3-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway 4f out, not clear run and switched right over 3f out, led well over 1f out, ridden clear, won at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd beating Miss Cruisecontrol (8-2) by 7l, 13 ran.
Sandokan (GER) 14-1 (8-4) Keen mid-division, effort on outer over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 9, 8l behind Compton Charlie (8-13) at Folkestone 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
