mid-division, driven over 5f out, never dangerous
steadied at start, behind, pushed along, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leader, led after 2f, driven, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace final 2f
mid-division, driven over 5f out, never reached challenging position
always in rear division
started slowly, soon mid-division, headway 4f out, led over 2f out, edged left under pressure over 1f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, driven over 4f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, driven over 3f out, stayed on final 2f
mid-division, driven, headway 3f out, one pace final 2f
behind, reminders over 6f out, was never a factor
Liberty Seeker, Calatagan and Industrial Star are the three to look out for here, and a sporting chance is taken with Industrial Star taken to score. Liberty Seeker won here on his latest outing on the Flat, although that was on softer ground. He has run in the Swinto Hurdle recently, and was not disgraced. he has an admirable wins to runs ratio and is treated with the utmost respect but the ground may be too quick for him here. Malcolm Jefferson's Calatagan will relish the fast ground however and a big run can be expected. He won over fences at Stratford in April and is clearly in good form. Industrial Star is a dual winner over hurdles and is very interesting on his handicap bow. He ran a decent race behind the highly regarded Alfie Flits at Thirsk last time. This is the first time he has been tried over two miles on the Flat but his stamina is guaranteed and the booking of Kevin Darley to take the ride gets the alarm bells ringing. Industrial Star can oblige at a working man's price.
Compton Commander 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, driven over 3f out, never reached challenging position, 7th of 10, 10l behind McEldowney (8-12) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Liberty Seeker (FR) 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, progress 3f out, led over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Catterick 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Apr beating Pee Jay's Dream (9-1) by 4l, 17 ran.
Calatagan (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden and kept on over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 12, 8l behind Reluctant Suitor (8-3) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
October Mist (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, lost place halfway, 9th of 10, 28l behind Isa'af (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 4f app hcp (5) hvy in Apr.
Celtic Carisma 7-2 (9-1) In touch, not much room and lost place over 4f out, no danger after, 8th of 9, 24l behind Madiba (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
Ostfanni (IRE) 17-2 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 29l behind Treason Trial (8-11) at York 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
College Rebel 18-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Prairie Sun (9-7) at Catterick 2m hcap (6) gf in May.
Singhalongtasveer 10-1 (8-5) Towawrds rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 12, 9l behind Prairie Sun (9-7) at Catterick 2m hcap (6) gf in May.
