mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders and soon weakened
prominent, effort well over 2f out, stayed on one pace over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, unable to challenge and soon one pace
behind, headway halfway, chased leaders 3f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
always rear, under pressure 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division until weakened rapidly over 3f out, tailed off
always rear
behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out but not trouble leaders
held up in touch, led 2f out, hard pressed over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, rallied final 100 yards but held
held up behind, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, hard pressed and held on near finish
soon led, headed 2f out, stayed on well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader to 7f out, weakened well over 2f out
held up in touch, chased leader 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
started slowly and stumbled soon after start, in rear, headway 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
Nonrunner
A two-miler to bring down the curtain and we like the look of Treason Trial, with others given a mention being, mainly, Grasp and Sir Monty. Silver Song ran reasonably well at Chepstow last time, but does not look that quick, while Grasp put in a fair effort when fourth over course and distance last time and might fare even better if ridden with more restraint today. Sir Monty's Salisbury run two runs ago from today's mark gives him claims, particularly as he steps up in trip again today, while Treason Trial's overall form gives him a big chance, and his only win so far came around this time last year. The locally-trained Adelphi Theatre would only be of interest if supported, while Protagonist was decent over hurdles three years ago but is hard to fancy today based on what we know. King Flyer is well-weighted on Turf form of two years ago, while Desert Island Disc ran well over this trip last time and looks pretty competitively weighted. Papeete won a amateur riders' event for National Hunt riders last time, but is a potential improver at this trip, while Tight Squeeze has won from higher marks and, although untried at this trip, gets respect. Overall, though, we will side with Treason Trial.
Tight Squeeze 20-1 (10-0) Prominent, driven along 3f out, ridden and one pace over 1f out, ran on close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Typhoon Tilly (9-8) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (5) gd.
Wadmaan 50-1 (9-0) Led, headed after 2f, stayed prominent until weakened 3f out, last of 17, 32l behind Jalldee (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (4) gs.
Papeete (GER) 6-1 (10-10) Always prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, won at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (5) gd beating Smart John (11-2) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Desert Island Disc 11-1 (8-2) Held up in mid-division, steady headway over 4f out, ridden 2f out, ran on, 4th of 16, 2l behind Mikao (9-7) at Warwick 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
King Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, well behind Empangeni (8-3) at Newmarket 2m hcp (5) gf.
Protagonist 14-1 (9-6) Disputed lead, headed after 3f, tracked leader after, driven 3f out, weakened 2f out, 12th of 14, 13l behind Waverley Road (8-13) at Kempton 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (D) gd in May '02.
Adelphi Theatre (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Prominent until weakened over 2f out, 16th of 20, well behind Vicars Destiny (9-6) at York 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in May.
Treason Trial 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden well over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 12, 25l behind Ti Adora (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol.
Sir Monty (USA) 5-2fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 3f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Finalmente (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Beauchamp Trump 3-1 (9-5) Held up in last pair, driven along over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 7l behind Arctic Cove (9-8) at Bath 1m 5f mdn hcp (5) frm.
Grasp 33-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, pressed winner and rallied gamely, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Key Time (8-9) at Goodwood 2m 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Kanpai (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, headed over 9f out, remained close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 9l behind Elraawy (9-0) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Silver Song 9-1 (9-5) In touch, chased leader 4f out, led 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Severely (9-6) at Chepstow 2m 3yo hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Harlestone Linn 40-1 (7-11) Dwelt badly, left 15 lengths, some late headway, not recover, 9th of 15, 7l behind Key Time (8-9) at Goodwood 2m 3yo mdn hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Honour High 10-1 (7-10) Led for 1f, remained prominent, ridden over 3f out, no extra approaching final furlong, 9th of 16, 7l behind Feed The Meter (9-9) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in May.
