tracked leader 2 furlongs, stayed prominent, ridden and lost place over 2f out, never dangerous afterwards
in touch, ridden along 3f out, not pace to trouble leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
led until headed 1f out, kept on one pace, lost 2nd inside final furlong
steadied start, pulled hard behind, ridden and effort 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders on outside, ridden and lost place over 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong, not reached leaders
steadied start, held up mid-division, good headway to lead 1f out, ran on, caught close home
always rear group, never dangerous final 2f
always towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, eased final furlong
tracked leader after 2f, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon one pace, faded inside final furlong
in touch, switched right over 2f out, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong to lead close home
steadied start, keen in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, never nearer
SALT OF THE EARTH looks the solid choice here, getting our vote ahead of Epidaurian King and Blue Charm. Terry Mills' gelding needs to defy top weight, but he did just that to land a similar contest last time out, when ahead of Mr Garston, Kensington and Daring Dream. He's been frustrating at times, but everything clicked just over a week ago, and a similar run should be good enough to land the spoils. Epidaurian King came from off the pace to win here over a mile last time out, connections will be hoping he can show up as well this winter as last, when completing a hat-trick. He's shown before that a low draw doesn't have to be a disadvantage. Blue Charm has been second in his last couple of outings, and his only success came nearly two years ago, but on his day should be capable of coming close. Our pick though, in another moderate event, is Salt Of The Earth.
