held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, one pace and hampered over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, just held
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace
tracked leaders, chased leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, just held on
led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
MASTEROFCEREMONIES can land this bread and butter handicap; possibly at the main expense of Stateside and Sarwin. Theonebox is also in with a shout for a place in the frame but has been well held off his current mark recently, so may struggle under top weight. Sarwin has also crept up the ratings after hitting a rich vein at the start of the season. He is a course and distance winner, though. And a betting move in his direction would be noteworthy. Regent's Secret is also worth a mention on that score, as he won the 2005 renewal of this race from a 9lb higher mark, so is no forlorn hope if he can turn back the clock. Stateside has broken her pelvis twice in her short career but justified the decision to keep her in training by winning at Ayr last month. Backing Richard Fahey's filly is not without risk but she is a determined character and is not out faced in this company. However, Masterofceremonies just edges the vote for a more adventurous option. The six-year-old has some solid form at this sort of level and, having already won his only previous start over this unique trip, James Moffatt's gelding could provide the key to unlocking a profit from this tricky contest.
Theonebox (USA) 16-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Miss Pelling (8-13) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Doon Haymer (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 18l behind Bavarian Nordic (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (5) hvy in Oct.
Jim Martin 25-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 13l behind Grandad Bill (8-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (4) gs in Oct.
Jamieson Gold (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 46l behind Shy Glance (9-2) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Masterofceremonies 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, struggling over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 4, 12l behind Gloucester (9-2) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Talk of Saafend (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, ridden and effort on outside from over 2f out to over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 6, 7l behind Honimiere (8-2) at Carlisle 1m 1f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Regent's Secret (USA) 9-2 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 12l behind Piverina (8-4) at Hamilton 1m 4f app hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Farne Island 3-1 (8-9) In touch, kept on 2f out, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind McCormack (8-6) at Newcastle 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Stateside (CAN) 5-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, led 2f out, stayed on well, won at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May beating Rain Stops Play (8-7) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Anthemion (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 17l behind Wind Shuffle (10-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcap (5) gs in Jul.
Sarwin (USA) 6-4fav (10-2) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 21l behind Desert Hunter (8-3) at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) gf.
