in rear, late headway from 2f out, never nearer
held up behind, headway from over 2fout, effort over 1f, stayed on one pace final furlong
behind, ridden over 3f out no headway, soon weakened
started slowly, in touch after 1 furlong, ridden 4f out, not pace to travel over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
started slowly, in rear, headway into mid-division after 3f, under pressure 3f out, soon weakened
pulled hard in mid-division, ridden 3f out, no progress final 2f
held up towards rear, headway halfway, stayed in same pace final 2f, never dangerous
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, driven along over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f
held up fourth, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader until led over 2f out, hung right and left from juust over 1f out, ran on, driven out
steady start, pulled hard towards rear, headway from over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd, not reach winner
held up, headway to challenge over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
started very slowly, in rear, modest headway from 2f out, not trouble leaders
mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, no impression 2f out, soon weakened
Things have not worked out as well as expected for Liberty Run this season, but he worth a small each-way investment in a weak seller like this and rates as a better value option that Bundaberg and Champion Lion, who are likely to be amongst the more popular options. Magari is another to bear in mind, as she returns to turf on just a 1lb higher mark than for her win in this grade at Redcar. Mark Brisbourne's charge will benefit from the assistance of Eddie Ahern and she may prove to be the better of the two stable representatives in the race. Champion Lion has ability locked away somewhere but has been a nightmare to follow since he won his maiden as a three-year-old. Admittedly, the handicapper has been very slow to relent with Mick Channon's charge and it has taken him an eternity to get down to a fair mark. He is no forlorn hope of top weight in this company and, as he has a few bills to pay, it will be interesting to note if he is backed before the off. Bundaberg acted well at the track when he was third here at the start of this month. However, he has never won turf and could hardly be more exposed. Therefore, it may be worth chancing that John Egan can get some improvement out of Liberty Run. The lightly raced three-year-old has been given a live chance on these terms and, with so many frustrating types in opposition, the son of Grand Lodge, who cost 160,000gns as yearling, may be the dark horse in a very moderate contest.
Champion Lion (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Little Eye (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 45-70 (5) gd in Sept.
Traianos (USA) 25-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 12th of 13, 6l behind Midnight Lace (8-1) at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol.
Paradise Valley 33-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 13th of 14, 34l behind Monte Cristo (9-4) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Polish Spirit 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f, 9th of 18, 8l behind Calculaite (9-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Jamaaron 9-2 (8-5) Led after 1f, narrowly headed over 4f out, narrow lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Best Before (9-4) at Brighton 1m 2f sll (6) frm in Jun.
After Lent (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) In touch, ridden over 5f out, weakened and eased, 9th of 10, 27l behind Ocean Rock (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f stk (7) pol in Sept.
Arabian Moon (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 16, 11l behind Serramanna (8-6) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Ben Hur 66-1 (8-11) With leaders, led halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 16, 8l behind Sawwaah (9-4) at Ayr 1m 1f clm (5) gd in Sept.
Unbridled's Dream (USA) 33-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, 12th of 14, 25l behind Lysander's Quest (9-7) at Lingfield 2m hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Shergael (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) With leader, led 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 16, 7l behind Serramanna (8-6) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Magari 4-1fav (9-5) Prominent, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Hiawatha (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol in Sept.
Liberty Run (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 16l behind Sunshine On Me (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f stk 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Terraquin (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Always behind, 12th of 14, 20l behind Motu (9-3) at Folkestone 7f stk (7) gf in Sept.
Lucefer (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Always behind, 13th of 14, 12l behind So Elegant (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 5f stk (7) pol.
Murtakez 50-1 (8-9) Chase leader ridden and weakened 3f out, behind, last of 9, 22l behind Lyrical Way (8-2) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (E) gf in Aug '03.
Delcienne 66-1 (9-0) Held up, keen hold, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 6th of 18, 1 1/2l behind Tacid (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m stk (7) gd.
Debs Broughton 80-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, short-lived effort halfway, soon struggling, 10th of 12, 16l behind Mademoiselle (8-9) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Bundaberg 6-1 (9-2) Close up on outer, driven to chase front pair 2f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 3rd of 17, 3l behind Treetops Hotel (9-0) at Brighton 1m 2f stk (7) gd.
