led for over 6f, chased leader, ridden 5f out, weakened 2f out, eased
tracked leaders, pushed along 6f out, ridden to lead briefly over 2f out, held by winner from over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, headway over 3f out, soon hard ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, led after 6f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, eased
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, clear entering final furlong, eased towards finish
reared leaving stalls, behind, hung right on bend after 4f, lost touch half way, pulled up over 4f out
mid-division, effort 3f out, soon hung left, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, short-lived effort over 4f out
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, edged right over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
This is a wide open handicap and Sonara is just a token choice ahead of Lord Oroko and Composing. The selection has been consistent all season and deserves another success. He was just pipped by the the progressive Tonnante at Musselburgh last time out and can go one better here this afternoon over this longer trip, despite a two pound rise in the weights. Lord Oroko has also moved slightly up the ratings after finishing runner up behind Shine And Rise over two miles at Nottingham. He showed a liking for this course when winning over shorter the time before and looks a real danger. Composing is steadily dropping down the handicap and looks sure to play a part in the finish with Luke Morris on board. If there is plenty of rain Last Flight would come into the argument, but the safest bet with conditions as they are at present is Sonara.
One To Follow 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 15, 44l behind Market Forces (9-12) at York 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Last Flight (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) In touch, driven along 3f out, one pace final 2f, 6th of 16, 8l behind Highland Legacy (9-0) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Lord Oroko 20-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, improved 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Shine And Rise (9-4) at Nottingham 2m 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Sonara (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Tonnante (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Sept.
Jocheski (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, shaken up over 4f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never near leaders, 5th of 12, 10l behind Diamond Key (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 6f 3yo app hcp (6) pol.
Doubly Guest 50-1 (8-11) Towards rear, driven, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 5th of 15, 6l behind Perfect Reward (9-1) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) sft.
Decision Day 40-1 (8-7) Led to halfway, last of 12, 36l behind Flying Goose (9-3) at Folkestone 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Composing (IRE) 2-1fav (8-10) In touch, went 2nd over 3f out, driven along 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 9l behind Go Amwell (8-11) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Mounafes 33-1 (9-3) Slowly in to stride and reminders start, held up, headway over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 2f out, 7th of 12, 15l behind Bond Casino (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Lady Dedlock 10-1 (8-10) Chased leader, ridden and weakened 3f out, hung right and eased over 1f out, 9th of 14, 23l behind Diamond Key (8-12) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
