tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace over 1f out
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, some headway until weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden, led over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 4f out, no impression
Mezuzah,Eboracum and Imperialistic are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the narrow vote is given to Mezuzah. The selection showed improved form when making all to beat Double Ransom last time out and although he has a penalty for that, he won with plenty in hand and having been successful off a higher mark in the past and under his optimum conditions, will be hard to beat. Eboracum rates the main danger on his latest win over Showtime Annie but although he has gone well in the past on a fast surface his victories have come with more cut in the ground and for that reason he is passed over. Imperialistic is another worthy of respect on his best form but he has been in the handicapper's grip of late. Sea Storm was a fair third behind Les Arcs last time and is another with place claims especially as the return to this longer trip will suit. Of the remainder, Buddy Brown is one of the least exposed in the field and is from a shrewd yard so is another to note in the market, but for the winner we return to Mezuzah.
Eboracum (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Chased leader, led well over 2f out, soon ridden, held on well, won at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (D2) gs in Sept beating Showtime Annie (8-7) by 1l, 11 ran.
Sea Storm (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-5) In touch, headway over 2f out, close up when stumbled over 1f out, soon ridden, no room and eased in final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Les Arcs (9-6) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Dispol Veleta 6-1 (8-12) Held up, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 4l behind Munaawashat (8-12) at Leicester 1m fll hcp (4) gd in May.
Nevada Desert (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out when not much room entering final furlong, one pace, 5th of 18, 2l behind Another Bottle (9-13) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in May.
Fair Shake (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Tanforan (8-3) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gd in May.
Futoo (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Led briefly start, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway to challenge over 1f out, kept on well to lead inside last, won at Hamilton 1m 1f stk 0-65 (5) gs beating Mobane Flyer (9-7) by a nk, 7 ran.
Mezuzah 8-1 (9-7) Made all, drew clear 4f out, driven out over 1f, unchallenged, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gs beating Double Ransom (9-5) by 10l, 11 ran.
Dispol Foxtrot 14-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 12th of 15, 10l behind Qualitair Wings (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gd in May.
