held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held
chased leaders, led 2f out, stayed on well
prominent, weakened 2f out,
held up, in touch, chased leaders halfway, weakened well over 1f out
held up, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leaders, led 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out,weakened over 1f out
led, headed 4f out, weakened entering final furlong
chased leaders for 3f
held up, weakened 4f out, tailed off and eased 2f out
held up mid-division, soon chasing leaders, one pace final furlong
Nonrunner
AVEROO looks the safest option in a tricky finale where chances can also be given to Ocean Legend and Big Boom. The selection is partnered by the leading amateur which counts for plenty and his experience could be crucial to Michael Squance's charge. Averoo has been in fine form lately but remains well handicapped on a mark of 61 given that he has been rated as high as 78 and the return to racing on turf can only be in his favour. Big Boom returns to the scene of his most recent victory but that came on soft ground over six furlongs and he has to prove that he can see out this trip. The trip will prove to be no problem for Ocean Legend who may have gained some confidence from his win in a Lingfield seller but his record on grass doesn't inspire confidence. Cases can be made for a good number more in this field but they may not be able to cope with the revitalised Averoo.
West End Lad 14-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 8, 6l behind Muftarres (9-5) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Steadied and held up, headway 2f out, hard driven and ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Lingfield 1m sell stks (6) pol beating Geezers Colours (8-8) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Iron Out (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Steel Stockholder (7-13) at Doncaster 7f 3yo app hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Realt Na Mara (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up and always in rear, 13th of 14, 13l behind Fyelehk (8-11) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Averoo 10-3fav (9-2) In touch, not much room and lost place entering straight, switched right over 1f out, ran on, 4th of 11, 3l behind Connor's Choice (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Kheskianto (IRE) 11-1 (8-4) Pressed leader, led over 3f out, headed and hung right inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Averoo (8-9) at Leicester 7f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Efidium 20-1 (10-2) Held up behind, never dangerous, tailed off over 2f out, last of 13, 25l behind Nakoma (10-1) at Newcastle 1m 4f am hcp (6) gs.
Castano 9-2fav (8-6) In rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not reached leaders, 5th of 15, 7l behind Simple Rhythm (9-1) at Nottingham 6f all hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Camerooney 25-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, with leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 17, 16l behind Coral Shores (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 2f ladies hcp (5) gd in Jun '08.
A One (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Led 1f, chased winner until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 23l behind Buddhist Monk (9-11) at Leicester 1m 2f clm stks (5) gf in Sep.
Canary Girl 100-1 (8-2) Always behind, last of 10, 18l behind Miss Pelling (8-13) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Sairaam (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 6l behind Liberty Trail (9-1) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Xpres Maite 20-1 (9-6) Outpaced and behind, never on terms, 7th of 13, 9l behind Ultimate (8-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Big Boom Evensfav (9-5) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Capone (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Soul Sista (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Close-up, pushed along halfway, ridden to chase leaders just over 2f out until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 8l behind Azure Mist (9-6) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Makshoof (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 20l behind Union Jack Jackson (8-7) at Beverley 7f clm stks (5) gd in Aug.
Special Cuvee 6-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 6th of 11, 5l behind Molly The Witch (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo sll (6) gd in Aug.
Rockson (IRE) 28-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, eased over 2f out, last of 12, well behind Hobson (9-5) at Leicester 7f all hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Sep.
