with leader, led over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden well over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
led, headed over 3f out, rallied and every chance inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
chased leaders, one pace final furlong
dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, weakened well over 1f out
behind, stayed on from over 1f out
in touch, smooth headway on bit over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, never dangerous
in rear, effort over 2f out, one pace
mid-division, headway well over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, no extra final furlong
always behind
in rear, stayed on from well over 1f out
STEIG was a beaten favourite last time but gets the nod here with This Ones For Eddy and Ergo expected to be stiff competition. George Baker's gelding was returning from an eight month break when last out and looked impressive. He has a couple of victories over this trip to his name already and after his last outing he looks capable of adding a third. This Ones For Eddy ran a fine race in defeat last time but failed to follow up on his win at the same venue earlier last month. He has preference for quicker ground and the going here should suit but a rise in the weights may hamper progress here and he may find the selection hard to beat under such conditions. Ergo has two victories and a runner up place to his name so far this year. The 7f looked to short for him last time and he will appreciate the extra furlong here.
Steig (IRE) 3-1fav (9-1) Pulled hard, held up, headway 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 12, hd behind Sarwin (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Desert Destiny 22-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten, 12th of 13, 46l behind Giant Love (8-11) at Catterick 1m 4f hcap (5) gd in Oct.
This Ones For Eddy 9-4fav (8-11) In touch, close up and driven over 1f out, ran on gainly to lead well inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 14, hd behind Blue Charm (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Marvo 7-1 (9-6) Towards rear, some late headway final 2 furlongs, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 18l behind Mister Ross (8-12) at Windsor 1m hcap (5) gd in Oct.
Baizically (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders, 8th of 11, 8l behind Russian Epic (9-13) at Leicester 1m hcap (5) gd in Aug.
Colonel Sherman (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Led and soon well clear, reduced lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Scartozz (8-10) at Kempton 1m clm stks (6) pol in Apr.
Shy Glance (USA) 20-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden well over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 20l behind Wind Shuffle (9-3) at Ayr 1m 2f hcap (5) hvy in Sep.
Ergo (FR) 6-1fav (8-8) Mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Malcheek (9-2) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Rosko 11-2 (8-10) Took keen hold to track winner, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Safebreaker (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Apr.
Primo Way 12-1 (9-12) Held up, ridden over 3f out, headway and every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Surprise Pension (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) sft in Sep.
Five Wishes 14-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 19l behind Prairie Storm (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcap (5) hvy in Nov.
Hawkit (USA) 14-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 22l behind Jim Martin (8-10) at Ayr 1m 2f sell stks (4) hvy in Sep.
Papa's Princess 6-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 8l behind Shunkawakhan (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m App hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Jordan's Light (USA) 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 39l behind Surprise Pension (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) sft in Sep.
Grethel (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Prominent, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 20l behind Shekan Star (8-4) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Bright Falcon 66-1 (8-13) Started slowly, towards rear, effort over 2f out, not much room and hampered over 1f out, not recovered, 11th of 16, 12l behind Lytton (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
