chased leaders until outpaced approaching 2 out
held up, pushed along and headway approaching 2 out, effort and chased winner last, kept on same pace
tracked clear leader, led after 3 out, comfortably
in touch, headway halfway to dispute 2nd, one pace after 2 out
pulled hard, led, clear from 4th until headed after 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last
Nonrunner
A competitive finale for the grade can go to Lutin Du Moulin, who gets the nod over the veteran In Good Faith, who still retains plenty of enthusiasm despite his advancing years. End Of An Error and Pikestaff are others to monitor for signs of each-way support. Pikestaff was still in contention when he fell during his latest start and has sound place claims on the pick of his form. He is a previous course and distance winner and, as he has won off this mark in the past, could still be well treated at present. End Of An Error stays this trip well and has shaped as if he is running into form of late. Owen Nelmes gets on well with him and the partnership are worth factoring into betting plans if they are supported. In Good Faith won well at Sedgefield last week and comes into the race with a live chance if repeating the effort today. His 7lb penalty is effectively negated by his rider's claim and another bold bid cannot be ruled out. However, Lutin Du Moulin is open to far more improvement that the rest and, having proved himself effective on most types of ground, the burden of top weight is not expected to be too much of a hindrance to this progressive individual today.
Sea Laughter (IRE) 100-1 (9-11) Behind, pushed along 3 out, no chance when mistake 2 out, 10th of 11, well behind Commercial Flyer (11-11) at Perth 3m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gs in Apr.
In Good Faith 9-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, headway 7th, ridden to lead after 2 out, stayed on, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f sll hcp hdl (G) gs beating Star Trooper (10-1) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Pikestaff (USA) 9-2 (11-5) Chased leaders, hit 8th, disputing 3rd when fell 5 out in race won by Tickateal (11-12) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gf, 12 ran.
End of An Error 6-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden and outpaced after 3 out, one pace from next, no impression, 4th of 10, 18l behind Thoutmosis (11-9) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd.
Golden Hawk (USA) 33-1 (10-0) Slowly away, always behind and pulled up 2 out in race won by Bodfari Signet (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gf, 10 ran.
Lutin du Moulin (FR) 6-5fav (11-4) Held up in touch, headway 3 out, ridden next, led approaching last, stayed on well, won at Sedgefield 2m 5f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (E) gs beating River Mist (11-12) by 7l, 6 ran.
Snails Castle (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Held up, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 15, 14l behind Walsingham (11-6) at Southwell 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-90 (F) gd.
