led, hanging badly right from over 2f out, headed 1f out, no impression inside final 100 yards
held up, not clear run 2f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, unable to get on terms
prominent, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division on outside of field, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, held towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, challenged over 1f out, unable to quicken when not much room well inside final furlong
mid-division, switched right and headway 2f out, led 1f out, held on
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
in rear, well beaten final 2f
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, carried right entering final furlong, ran on
prominent, carried right entering final furlong, ran on, no impression
prominent, every chance over 1f out, hampered entering final furlong, weakened
Nonrunner
If there are any punters left standing by this stage they can't rely on this contest for respite as only one favourite has won this in 11 years. Low numbers generally have the call, though soft ground could give those with a high berth an advantage. MIDLANDER looks the safest option as he acts on any ground and comes here with a 6lb penalty for gaining his fourth successive victory in a better-class handicap than this at Ascot on Friday. Mark Johnston also runs Showstoppa, who is tough and will like the conditions though his overall form doesn't quite match that of his stablemate. Judicial was unbeaten in three races last summer and makes his handicap debut from what could prove a lenient mark while Maljaa has only had four runs and proved he handles soft ground on his debut last season. Roudee won a handicap at this level on soft ground at Chester but is 9lb higher and Rathaath's two victories have been on very fast ground.
Union Rose 12-1 (9-7) Prominent, led 5f out, hung right over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, last of 8, 13 1/4l behind Rathaath (9-0) at Bath 6f hcp (3) fm in Jul.
Harry Hurricane 25-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 17, 7 1/2l behind Magical Memory (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcp stks (2) gf in Jul.
Roudee 4-1fav (8-10) Took keen hold, led early, pressed leader, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Portamento (9-6) at Chester 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Midlander (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Raced near side overall leader, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Ascot 5f hcp (2) sft in Jul beating Distant Past (9-1) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Accipiter 11-2 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway on inside 1f out, ran on, not quite reach winner, 3rd of 8, 1/4l behind Rathaath (9-0) at Bath 6f hcp (3) fm in Jul.
Maljaa 10-3fav (9-7) Set steady pace, ridden 2f out, joined inside final furlong, headed final strides, 2nd of 6, hd behind Jan Van Hoof (9-0) at Newmarket 5f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Rathaath (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, all out, won at Bath 6f hcp (3) fm in Jul beating Snap Shots (9-4) by nk, 8 ran.
Indescribable (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Raced centre, slowly into stride, badly outpaced in rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 2f out, ridden and no real impression over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 12th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Double Up (9-2) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Judicial (IRE) 2-5fav (9-7) Made all, ridden when challenged approaching final furlong, drew clear closing stages, readily, won at Wolverhampton 5f stks (4) pol in Aug beating Honest Bob's (9-11) by 1 3/4l, 4 ran.
Patrick (IRE) 15-8fav (9-3) Tracked leaders and keen, soon in rear but in touch, headway over 1f out, soon ridden and hung right, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Carlisle 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Soie D'leau (8-13) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Wild Tobacco 3-1fav (9-5) Pulled hard early, raced against stand side rail, led, headed 2f out, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 5f mdn stks (4) gd in May beating King Crimson (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Showstoppa 10-3fav (9-5) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages, 2nd of 8, nk behind Sydney Ruffdiamond (9-3) at Ascot 5f hcp (4) sft in Jul.
Landing Night (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Mid-division, headway on inside 3f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 8 1/4l behind Handsome Dude (9-7) at Wetherby 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Major Pusey 7-2fav (8-12) Led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Seve (9-7) at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Majestic Hero (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) In touch on outside, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 8 1/2l behind Just Us Two (9-3) at Windsor 5f hcp (4) gf in May.
Penny Dreadful 7-1 (9-1) Prominent on outside, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind Fast Dancer (9-6) at Chester 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Kinematic 5-1 (9-4) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 2 1/2l behind Seve (9-7) at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
