led, headed before 3 out(usual 4 out), soon lost place, tailed off
in touch, went 4th before omitted last, soon weakened
mid-division, headway before 2 out(usual 3 out), led last(usual 2 out), kept on and headed towards finish
tracked leaders, weakened from last(usual 2 out)
mid-division, weakened from 2 out(usual 3 out)
always behind
towards rear, headway before last(usual 2 out), went 4th from omitted last, one pace
in rear, headway before 2 out(usual 3 out), kept on towards finish
mid-division, headway 2 out(usual 3 out) kept on to lead towards finish
tracked leader, led before 3 out(usual 4), headed last(usual 2 out), weakened before omitted last
always towards rear
A wide-open contest which sees the lightly-raced Broughton looking to follow up Borodini's victory for the Ferguson yard 12 months ago. Vodka Wells won over course and distance before finding the company too hot at Haydock while there are also possibilities about Kuda Huraa, who has been knocking on the door. Satanic Beat and Midnight Game have both been in action on the Flat since last seen over hurdles but Gurkha Brave is probably high enough in the weights again while this may be too tough for Restraint Of Trade, Tekthelot and Hunters Belt. ROCKAWANGO last ran over hurdles in 2013 but won off this mark over fences in November and was third over 1m4f on the Flat last month - he could be a bit of value in this.
Satanic Beat (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Led, headed 4 out, ridden before 2 out, soon every chance, kept on same pace, weakened towards finish, 5th of 9, 8l behind Last Supper (10-13) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Apr.
Midnight Game 16-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, headway before 4 out, went 4th before 2 out, chased winner before last, always well held, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Avidity (11-4) at Ayr 2m 4f con hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in Apr.
Vodka Wells (FR) 11-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, challenged 4 out, lost place next, weakened 2 out, 10th of 16, 30l behind War Sound (10-6) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gs in May.
Broughton (GER) 7-2fav (11-0) Tracked leaders on outside, challenged 4th, not fluent next, not fluent and lost place 6th, well beaten 3 out, 9th of 10, 29l behind Smart Ruler (10-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp hdl 0-145 (2) gd in Nov.
Rockawango (FR) 16-1 (10-6) Held up in touch, outpaced after 5 out, ridden 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure, never on terms, 5th of 8, 10l behind Upsilon Bleu (11-6) at Wetherby 2m hcp chs 0-150 (2) sft in Dec.
Kuda Huraa (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Towards rear and in touch, pushed along and headway before 2 out, ridden before last, soon chased winner, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Benbecula (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in May.
Restraint of Trade (IRE) 9-4fav (11-9) Disputed lead until hit and led 5th, ridden 3 out, headed approaching next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 18l behind Ruler Of All (11-5) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Mar.
Tekthelot (IRE) 15-8fav (11-3) Close up, ridden to chase winner when hit 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Another Journey (11-2) at Bangor 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in May.
Gurkha Brave (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Mid-division, headway 3 out, went 3rd before last, kept on, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Morning With Ivan (10-2) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in May.
Hunters Belt (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra flat, 6th of 10, 5l behind Politeness (10-10) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in May.
Rockabilly Riot (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up in main group, chased leaders 3 out, driven between 2, no impression in modest 4th from last, 4th of 7, 26l behind Cool Baranca (9-9) at Cartmel 2m 1f (3) gd in Jul.
