tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
mid-division, chased leader 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f
tracked leaders to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
started slowly, held up rear, headway on inside 2f out, slightly short of room and boxed in over 1f out, switched left and chased winner inside final furlong, closing towards finish
led at good pace, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well until headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, good headway between horses 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, ran on, driven out
Nonrunner
A chance is taken with Mexican Bob in the finale, with Sonny Mac and Barbirolli others that can be fancied to go close. Barbirolli has been in good heart lately and has proved to be suited by this sort of trip. He looks an honest enough type for each-way backers to include in their plans. Sonny Mac has scope to improve and has to be respected. He gets this trip well even though his pedigree would suggest otherwise. Another worth noting is Height Of Fury who fits a typical profile for a John Dunlop-trained contender. A mark of 67 is far from restricting and a bold bid cannot be ruled out. However, there were a lot of positives to take out of Mexican Bob's latest start at Redcar and the son of Atraf will be very hard to beat with a similar effort today.
Sonny Mac 20-1 (9-7) Led until headed over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 14, 3l behind Dear Gracie (9-7) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Barbirolli 7-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance when bumped inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Dark Charm (10-13) at Pontefract 1m 2f amt hcp (5) gf.
Mexican Bob 9-2 (9-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven to challenge approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, hd behind Baileys Encore (9-13) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn hcp (5) gd.
Height of Fury (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Held up, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression, 6th of 11, 21l behind Plemont Bay (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Kalatime (IRE) 17-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden on outside 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 9, 10l behind Ardea Brave (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Lenoir (GER) 28-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, not trouble leaders, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Celtique (9-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Simplify 33-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden on wide outside over 3f out and soon beaten, 10th of 12, 8l behind Good Article (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Hill of Almhuim (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Led to 2f, close up, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 18l behind Rotuma (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Mixing 9-1 (8-9) Prominent until weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 7l behind Royal Indulgence (8-11) at Newbury 1m 1f app hcp (5) gd.
Bridegroom 14-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Bienheureux (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
