led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, not much room and hampered inside final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, held on well towards finish
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
slowly into stride, always behind
held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out
always behind
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, no impression
Nonrunner
Thannaan has the form to win this at the expense of Majeen and Blindspin. The selection entered the winners enclosure at Folkestone on his seasonal reappearance and won a shade comfortable after being six lengths clear and then eased to the degree that he was nearly caught on the line. Richard Hills will not be making that mistake again and we feel this progressive three year old is going the right way and has a bright future ahead. Majeen ran with credit on all his three runs last season. He caught the eye when a close second on each of this last two races and does not look too unfairly treated by the handicapper so should be noted in the betting market. As should Blindspin who won on his reappearance at Catterick but may find one or two other horses better handicapped here. So for the winner we return to Thannaan.
Thannaan (USA) 9-4 (8-13) Made all, clear over 1f out, 6 lengths clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, nearly caught, won at Folkestone 7f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr beating Mega Watt (8-13) by a nk, 14 ran.
La Chicaluna 9-2jt-fav (9-4) Chased leaders on outer, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 9l behind Geordie Girl (7-11) at Catterick 7f 2yo fll hcp (4) gd in Oct.
Blindspin 8-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, driven out final furlong, won at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr beating Eastern Hills (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Brasingaman Hifive 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 7l behind Cross Fell (8-9) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Green Diamond 4-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Hold The Gold (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Majeen 6-4fav (9-3) Keen, chased leader, led halfway, ridden and headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 13, 2l behind First Avenue (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Elysee Palace (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) In touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 17l behind Jaser (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (4) sft in Apr.
San Jose City (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leader, driven and effort over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 10, shd behind Great Charm (9-2) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Mr Macattack 13-8fav (9-3) Held up, headway over 5f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Jan beating West Lorne (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Shanafarahan (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, pulled hard and soon mid-division, ridden and kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Naval Review (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Topflightrebellion 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Royal Applord (9-3) at Southwell 7f 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Jan.
Kool Katie 16-1 (8-2) Chased winner, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 22l behind Dancer's Legacy (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Errigal Lad 14-1 (8-13) Steadied start, behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Red Rumour (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (3) pol in Mar.
