slowly into stride, soon recovered to lead, headed 6f out, weakened and raced awkwardly into straight over 4f out, soon lost touch, tailed off
pulled hard early, held up behind leaders, went 2nd 5f out, led over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, in command final furlong and stayed on strongly
slowly into stride, headway to lead 6f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened and lost 2nd inside final furlong
took keen hold early, in touch, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, driven and hung left over 1f out, kept on to take modest 3rd final 75 yard
slowly into stride, held up in last pair, effort under pressure 3f out, hung left and weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, always in rear, lost touch final 2f, tailed off
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no impression
Nonrunner
It is hard to get away from CAPTAIN ELLIS here; Eastern Warrior and Makhaaleb look the main dangers. The selection returned to form over this course and distance last month when he chased home Royal Destination. He was well supported in the betting and the longer trip seemed to work the oracle that day and he looks worth staying on the right side of. Eastern Warrior is a model of consistency but he keeps finding the one too good and the horse that beat him last time Candy Ride was a beaten favourite on Wednesday. Makhaaleb should be capable of winning races but he will need to step up on what he showed last time if he is to open his account today. Merchant Man shaped with promise on his debut and if he improves for that introduction to the racecourse then he could be capable of taking a hand in the finish. However, Captain Ellis has obvious claims and should be hard to beat.
Wandering Minstral 50-1 (9-13) In touch, led after 2f, driven and headed over 1f out, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 14l behind Sanctuary (9-0) at Haydock 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Captain Ellis (USA) 7-4fav (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, unable to quicken well inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Royal Destination (9-12) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Lost In The Desert (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always in rear, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 13l behind Candy Ride (8-9) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Makhaaleb (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 7l behind Peking Prince (9-2) at Newbury 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Merchant Man 20-1 (9-3) In rear, outpaced over 4f out, stayed on well final 2f, 4th of 13, 9l behind Lady Luachmhar (8-12) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gs in May.
Two Tone 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 29l behind In Footlights (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Flame of Hestia (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Keen hold, tracking winner, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Loch Linnhe (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Brockfield 66-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 5f out, lost pace over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 23l behind Mutawarath (9-3) at York 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Eastern Warrior 13-8fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Candy Ride (8-9) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
