dwelt, mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat
always behind, eased well over 1f out
held up in rear, smooth headway from 2f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, readily
mid-division, switched left to challenge over 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, no extra
in touch, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
led, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, took closer order over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, under pressure over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Most of these are performing creditably without winning with FLYING POWER an obvious example. Consistency personified, he can be considered in the handicapper's grip but that's an accusation which can be attributed to the majority of the field and John Norton's inmate is taken to land a deserved success. Equally at home on turf or the all-weather, hopefully he'll be given a positive ride by Jack Garrity and look to make the best of his way home from some way out. Lady Of Yue and Lucky Henry appeal as dangers as both are in good heart and acceptably treated whilst Jacob Cats should be happier descending to a more suitable trip. Xinbama won first time up after a break last season but has been out of action even longer this time around whilst English Summer is best suited by cut in the ground.
Jacob Cats 9-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Notarised (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Royal Marskell 11-4fav (9-7) Held up, headway 4f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Feb beating Lycidas (9-2) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Xinbama (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hard pressed, headed well inside final furlong, kept on well, 2nd of 14, hd behind Latin Charm (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
English Summer 10-1 (9-4) Close up, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Leaderene (9-10) at Chester 1m 4f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Lucky Henry 16-1 (9-10) In touch, pushed along inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 6 1/2l behind Justice Belle (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Flying Power 7-1 (10-0) Chased clear leader, closed over 6f out, every chance over 2f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Soul Searcher (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Uphold 9-4fav (9-7) Took keen hold, tracked leader, headway to lead 10f out, pushed along and headed approaching final 2f, chased leader until well over 1f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened into 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 7l behind All The Winds (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Lady Of Yue 3-1fav (8-13) Chased winner throughout, pushed along 3f out, upsides from 2f out, driven and stayed on final furlong, challenged close home, always just held, 2nd of 6, nk behind Well Painted (8-12) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Saint Thomas (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Skiddaw Valleys (9-4) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
