in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, held on well
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, switched left under 2f out, ridden and staying on when not much room well inside final furlong, kept on
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, slightly bumped under 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leader, ridden well over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on inside final furlong
Glenluji won with some authority last time but a 10lb rise makes this much tougher and preference is just for DIGGERATT, while Casela Park can perhaps prove to be next best. Jim Goldie-trained Glenluji has won three of his last five, though those who follow sequences will note that he has not followed-up any of that trio, suggesting that this race may again be one too far. Diggeratt, saddled by Richard Fahey, was runner-up from today's mark of 65 at Thirsk last time over 7f, but his CV suggests that this return to a mile will suit him better and with conditions no issue he gets the nod. Casela Park has not yet won on turf but ran a nice race in a more competitive contest than this at Leopardstown last time out. If he handles this galloping track over a trip that suits then he looks a major player. Number One Guy is 2lbs higher than when scoring for Mark Tompkins at Yarmouth in October but has plenty to prove on recent evidence, and Diggeratt gets the vote.
Casela Park (IRE) 17-2 (9-13) Held up and well behind, hanging left and right over 2f out, rapid headway and continually switched left and right entering final furlong, carried head high, finished strongly under hand riding, never able to challenge, 6th of 12, 2l behind Tukitinyasok (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Burns Night 7-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, always behind, 12th of 14, 9l behind Polish World (9-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Ansells Pride (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway on outside under pressure over 2f out, soon hung right, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 8l behind Polish World (9-4) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Glenluji 4-1 (9-4) Awkward at start, in rear, good headway on inside to track leaders over 4f out, joined leader on bit 3f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, soon clear, comfortable, won at Ayr 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jul beating Frontline Girl (9-12) by 5l, 10 ran.
Diggeratt (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Glenridding (9-11) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Number One Guy 12-1 (8-13) Switched left start, always in rear, 11th of 13, 27l behind Maid In Heaven (9-3) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Zabeel Tower 20-1 (8-13) Chased leading pair, chased winner just over 1f out until last half furlong, not quicken towards finish, lost 3rd last strides, 4th of 14, 2l behind Polish World (9-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Mason Hindmarsh 10-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 12l behind Zambuka (8-5) at York 1m 3yo app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Abu Dubai (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Mr Chocolate Drop (8-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
