close up, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leader, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened
raced in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden when not clear run over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway on rails from 3f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, not clear run 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led until headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
chased leaders 5f
behind, not clear run over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous
slowly away, in rear, making headway on rail when hampered over 2f out, stayed on after, not recover
held up in rear, steady headway on outer from over 3f out, led 2f out, strongly pressed and driven final furlong, holding runner up when went left near finish
pulled hard in mid-division on outside, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
An open handicap to conclude matters here and the lightly-raced Mr Garston has shown enough so far to sugges he can step up to the mark, with Genari, Neardown Beauty, and Master Pegasus also on the short list. Mr Garston was staying on well over 7f last time at Warwick and should be even better over this trip. He has already won on good ground so conditions hold no fears for him and if he can improve a little on that latest effort now that he appears to be over whatever has ailed him then he can go in. Genari carries a penalty here for a recent Southwell win at this trip. He too has a good ground success under his belt so does act on turf and there may still be more to come. Neardown Beauty's success have both come on Lingfield's polytrack but she was not far away on turf last time and off the same mark here she can again be competitive. master Pegasus probably makes most appeal of the rest, and if he can improve for his seasonal bow now back over a mile he won't be far away. However, Mr Garston is open to most progress and can confirm that here.
Master Pegasus 9-2 (9-4) Keen, held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden and no further headway final 2f, 4th of 12, 7l behind Sound of Nature (8-7) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Mr Garston 5-1 (9-2) Held up, headway on inside well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Phluke (9-3) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Postgraduate (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, shaken up on wide outside, 2f out, never near leaders, 9th of 13, 9l behind King of Argos (9-4) at Windsor 1m hcap (4) gf in Apr.
Direct Debit (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Prominent until ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 10l behind Montpellier (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Lopinot (IRE) 5-2fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 7l behind Councellor (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Red Somerset (USA) 12-1 (8-4) Pushed along early, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 12, 10l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-12) at Chester 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Ebert 11-4fav (9-3) Behind, not clear run and switched left 2f out, stayed on well to chase winner inside final furlong, took 3rd close home, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Speedy Sam (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Bee Stinger 12-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway on stand rail over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 16, 7l behind Hassaad (8-13) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Neardown Beauty (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (10-0) Slowly into stride, behind, headway when not clear run 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, just held, 2nd of 6, nk behind La Matanza (9-6) at Musselburgh 7f fll hcp (4) gd.
Hail The Chief 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, soon eased when beaten, last of 13, 26l behind King of Argos (9-4) at Windsor 1m hcap (4) gf in Apr.
King's Majesty (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Reared start, always rear, 13th of 16, 13l behind Hassaad (8-13) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Master of The Race 20-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, held up, headway on outside, edged left well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Chicken Soup (8-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Genari 6-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs beating Luckylover (9-2) by 3l, 8 ran.
Nawaqees 7-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden along 3f out, effort when weakening 2f out, 13th of 16, 17l behind Major Magpie (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Apr.
Nautical 11-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden halfway, no progress from over 1f out, never nearer, 9th of 15, 4l behind Gwilym (8-5) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gf in Apr.
