chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
with leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
with leaders ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
made all, ridden over 2f out, all out
in touch, ridden and headway when switched right 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, held
always behind and outpaced
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
always behind
chased leaders to halfway
Sea Salt holds excellent claims here and gets the vote ahead of Midnight Pearl and Mozakhraf. Well clear of the others on official ratings following a good second to Boreham at Thirsk last time, connections look to have found a good opening for the selection today. Midnight Pearl looked promising at Thirsk last year, and with his stable's horses running pretty well at present, he is respected. A repeat of Mozakhraf's autumn form would put him in the money, while, finally, Urbe Condita is one to monitor in the betting but the vote stays with Sea Salt.
Jun Fan (USA) 50-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling, 10th of 13, 13l behind Bridgewater Boys (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Mozakhraf (USA) 13-8fav (8-7) Took keen hold and prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 12, 6l behind Parkview Love (8-9) at W'hampton 7f hcap (5) pol in Apr.
Sokoke 66-1 (9-0) Led far side group, ridden halfway, no chance with stands' side group, weakened final furlong, 11th of 15, 12l behind Amira (8-8) at Newcastle 5f mdn stk (5) gf in Sept.
Sea Salt 13-2 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Borehan (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Urbe Condita (IRE) Titus Livius gelding, half-brother to winners up to 1m1f.
Midnight Pearl (USA) 16-1 (8-11) Led, headed 3f out, soon lost place, ridden and weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 13l behind Riotous Applause (8-11) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
Once In A Bluemoon (IRE) 100-1 (8-2) Outpaced towards rear, soon hung left, never dangerous, last of 12, 47l behind Cinematic (8-2) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Sept.
Pensata 25-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 11l behind Toy Top (9-4) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Apr.