led, ridden and joined over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, always in rear
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
slowly away in rear, ridden 4f out, headway under pressure 2f out, no impression after
mid-division, headway to track leaders over 3f out, ridden and kept on one pace final 2f
towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened 2f out
towards rear, headway over 3f out, pressed leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 3f out, tailed off
Nonrunner
Hurlingham has won here in the past and is well handicapped nowadays but he's been woefully out of form so far this season. Irish raider Sovento scored over C&D around this time last year and could be interesting, however, while Birkside wouldn't be far away if back to his best. But the vote goes to SHARP SOVEREIGN, who is gradually being eased towards a competitive mark and has plenty in his favour this evening. With Luke McNiff reducing his burden by a further 5lb, David Barron's charge can return to winning ways on his favourite circuit. Prince Rhyddarch was runner-up to the selection over C&D in September and may represent the biggest danger again today.
Sharp Sovereign (USA) 9-1 (9-3) With leader, under pressure over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong, 5th of 14, 4l behind Easy Terms (8-13) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Fifty Moore 22-1 (9-7) Always in rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, 41l behind Sinatramania (8-4) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Valantino Oyster (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along 6f out, ridden and headway over 4f out, led entering final 2f, edged right 1f out, ran on, won at Ripon 1m 4f sll hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Drop The Hammer (9-1) by 5l, 10 ran.
Highland Love 18-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, chased clear winner from over 4f out until over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 11, 9l behind Guga (8-12) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Dean Iarracht (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Started slowly, held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on, held towards finish, 4th of 9, 1l behind Munsarim (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Hurlingham 16-1 (8-11) Always behind, 12th of 14, well behind Easy Terms (8-13) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Key Decision (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 25l behind Leah Claire (9-8) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80 in May.
Prince Rhyddarch 4-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden and one pace final 2f, 4th of 12, 9l behind Sinatramania (8-4) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Mr Emirati (USA) 33-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, switched right to wide outside inside final 2f, ran on inside final furlong, unable to reach leaders, 6th of 12, 5l behind Petsas Pleasure (8-4) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Sartingo (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 12, 8l behind King's Counsel (9-1) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Sovento (GER) 14-1 (9-1) Towards rear for most, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 10th of 14, 10l behind Dearest Girl (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80 in May.
Birkside 9-2 (8-11) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and went 3rd over 1f out until no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Pokfulham (8-5) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
