led for 3f, tracked leader after, lost place halfway, weakened rapidly
raced wide, held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, headed 1f out and stayed on same pace
held up in rear, steady headway from 4f out, one pace final 2f
led after 3f, headed 2f out, weakened quickly
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, weakened over 3f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, steady headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ridden out
took keen hold, in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, close up over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
Zalkani can turn the tables on Wait For The Will, with Great View, Cormorant Wharf and Makai three likely dangers. Zalkani was beaten a length-and-a-half by Wait For The Will when they met at Wolverhampton seven days ago, but now reopposes on 7lb better terms, and in addition is back over a trip that will not tax his stamina as much. Wait For The Will in contrast shapes as though he needs 14-furlongs at least these days, and he will struggle if going back up the handicap. Great View goes well in these type of events, and in particular for Lorraine Ellison, so although he disappointed last time, can put that behind him to be in the shake-up today. He should hold Cormorant Wharf on their Newbury running, and should be backed for a place at least. Makai was bought out of Mark Johnston's yard after winning a Brighton seller over 10-furlongs, and was immediately stepped up in trip by John Bridger, showing no lack of stamina when hanging on for third over 13-furlongs here four days ago. He may well attempt to make all today, but it is doubtful whether he has the ability to hang on. Nevertheless, he and Blue Hedges should be involved, with preference for Zalkani who has a good chance at the weights.
Great View (IRE) 33-1 (8-0) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, no impression, 12th of 20, 18l behind Group Captain (9-5) at Windsor 1m 4f hcap (2) gs.
Cormorant Wharf (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, steady headway over 4f out, kep on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 12l behind Great View (10-7) at Newbury 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (5) hvy in Oct.
Wait For The Will (USA) 7-2 (11-2) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (6) pol beating Zalkani (10-11) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lorikeet 100-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 14, 7l behind Khun John (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Blue Hedges 7-1 (10-8) Held up, headway over 6f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (6) pol beating Sol Rojo (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Scottish River (USA) 8-1 (11-4) Started slowly, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 9l behind Wait For The Will (11-2) at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (6) pol.
Alexian 33-1 (10-9) In touch, led over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Wait For The Will (11-2) at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (6) pol.
Zalkani (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Started slowly, headway over 3f out, stayed on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Wait For The Will (11-2) at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (6) pol.
