slowly into stride, held up, never on terms
reluctant to race, very slowly away, headway to chase leaders 6f out, weakened over 3f out
led until ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, not quicken
in touch, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong
raced keenly, in touch, pushed along over 4f out, headway on inside over 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
held up, pushed along over 4f out, no impression when hung left over 1f out
took keen hold, prominent, went 2nd over 5f out until 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold, in touch, went 2nd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
chased leader until over 5f out, weakened over 4f out, hung right well over 2f out
Nonrunner
Temple Place, Little Jimbob and Torrens make most appeal in this claimer and course specialist Torrens is forwarded as the pick. The selection reserves his best form for this venue and he has won here three times. He has a good draw and if he is fit enough to do himself justice on his seasonal reappearance he can run a big race. Temple Place has also got winning form here and he returns to the level after a spell over hurdles. He failed to come out of the stalls on his last visit here and he does have his quirks, but he has to be respected. Little Jimbob arrives here in good form and his trainer Richard Fahey won this race last year. He has the worst of the draw though today, while Michael Bell's Gold Prospect has a good draw and is another worthy of a mention. Torrens looks the value call though and gets our vote.
Sun of The Sea 2-1fav (9-4) Slowly into stride in rear, headway on inside to go in touch 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 15l behind Given A Choice (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Temple Place (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Slowly away, always trailing, eased inside final furlong, last of 9, 30l behind Mull of Dubai (8-4) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Cheshire Prince 4-1jt-fav (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led 7f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Moment of Clarity (8-5) at Haydock 1m 3f app hcp (5) gd.
Gold Prospect 7-2fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 12l behind Bull Market (8-11) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Celticello (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 8, 4l behind Friends Hope (9-4) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Lucayan Dancer 7-2jt-fav (8-11) Took keen hold in mid-division, shuffled back when not clear run 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 8, 7l behind Muhannak (9-9) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Sawwaah (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Held up, headway on outside 3f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 7, 8l behind Lucayan Dancer (9-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f clm (5) pol in Mar.
Sweet World 10-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden to dispute 2nd from 2f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind African Pursuits (9-1) at Brighton 1m 2f sll (6) frm.
Torrens (IRE) 6-4fav (9-9) Chased leading pair, closed to chase winner over 3f out, strong challenge from 2f out, every chance 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Nawamees (9-10) at W'hampton 1m 4f app clm (6) pol in Oct.
Cabb City (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 12, 33l behind Intersky Melody (8-6) at Redcar 1m 2f clm (6) frm.
Princelywallywogan 5-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden along over 3f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Riley Boys (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Little Jimbob 7-2jt-fav (9-8) Made all, ridden 2f out, held on well, won at Carlisle 1m 1f clm (6) gf beating Lauro (8-4) by a nk, 10 ran.
