mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, finished well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened quickly over 1f out
started slowly, prominent, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken and weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway and outpaced over 1f out
started slowly and hampered start, held up in rear, stayed on under pressure final 2f, never nearer
tracked leader, every chance 1f out, kept on outpaced by winner in final furlong
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, pushed out
led, edged left over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong and lost 2 places
went badly left start and hampered rival, always towards rear, outpaced well over 2f out, never dangerous
steadied start, settled towards rear, ridden and struggling well over 2f out
started slowly, towards rear, ridden 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, nearest finish, not troubled leaders
Salt Of The Earth should prove tough to beat here and he is taken to score over Sparton Duke and Wherry. Terry Mills has done well with his runners so far this year and Salt Of The Earth was only narrowly beaten behind Requisite at Lingfield last time. He is open to further improvement and from a good draw he should go very well. Sparton Duke has to be of interest as he went off favourite when last seen at Redcar in June. He disappointed that day but he clearly has ability and from a good draw he is respected. Wherry is an interesting newcomer from a top yard and she is another that has the benefit of a good high draw. Jane Chapple-Hyam's Hero Heart could prove best of the others, but this looks a good opportunity for Salt Of The Earth who is taken to score.
Extreme North (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Keen, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 11, 7l behind My Mate Pete (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Dec.
Hero Heart 22-1 (9-3) Chase leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, no impression, 9th of 10, 11l behind Wavertree Princess (8-12) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Jalons Bridewell 50-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, last of 10, 9l behind King Hafhafah (8-11) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Oct.
Kaystar Ridge 20-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, some headway over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 7l behind Requisite (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Marquis de Louvois (IRE) Iron Mask gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Peggy's Pearl.
Salt of The Earth (IRE) 5-6fav (9-3) Keen early, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, hd behind Requisite (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Sparton Duke (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 7l behind Mutabayen (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Jane's Payoff (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) With leader, led over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind The Little Fizzer (8-12) at Kempton 5f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Princess Zhukova (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 6, 19l behind Fadhb Ar Bith (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Saunders Encore 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, outpaced always behind, 6th of 7, 20l behind The Mighty One (8-10) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Dec.
Wherry (USA) Cherokee Run filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-1m.
