prominent, ridden, one pace from over 2f out
towards rear, ridden 2f out, some late progress
made most, kept on well
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never a danger
went right start, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on
in touch, ridden, weakened over 1f out
prominent, weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on
towards rear, some late progress
always in the rear
never a factor
Talcen Gwyn has been in great form of late and is fancied to gain some compensation for a series of near misses; possibly at the main expense of Sir Loin and King Egbert. The last named has also been in good heart in recent times and, having handled the course well the last time he raced here, a bold bid is anticipated. Watch the market where he is concerned. Sir Loin is another that has to be shortlisted after winning two of his last four starts. His rider's 7lb off-sets his penalty and, with the ground not expected to be a problem, Nigel Tinkler's gelding should not be underestimated; despite facing a stiff test under top weight. However, preference goes to Talcen Gwyn, who has strung together a solid run of efforts and is fancied to capitalise on any weaknesses in this company.
Sir Loin 11-1 (8-2) Chased leader, raced stand's side from over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well, won at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Throw The Dice (9-2) by 2l, 17 ran.
King Egbert (FR) 10-3 (8-12) Switched right start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 5th of 11, 2l behind Whistler (9-2) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Talcen Gwyn (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-7) Held up, headway in centre course over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Multahab (9-11) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Enjoy The Buzz 5-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden halfway, bumped rival over 1f out, and 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 3l behind Witchry (10-0) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Great Belief (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Went right start, led on stand side rail, headed over 4f out, led again over 2f out, ridden, hung left over 1f out, stayed on, won at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp (6) gf beating Knead The Dough (8-9) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Seven No Trumps 11-2 (9-8) Behind, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 8l behind Multahab (9-8) at Catterick 5f hcap (6) gf.
Flying Tackle 9-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened, 7th of 10, 3l behind Oeuf A La Neige (8-7) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Epineuse 8-1 (9-11) Soon chased leader, ridden halfway, no extra final furlong, 6th of 10, 4l behind Lady Hopeful (8-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
