led for 3f, carried wide over 4f out on home bend, led again well over 3f out, soon headed, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened final furlong
slowly away, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, led entering final furlong, caught post
towards rear and pushed along, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
with leader, led after 3f, went wide home bend over 4f out, headed well over 3f out, ridden over 2f, weakened over 1f
held up, headway when hampered over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led post
pushed along and outpaced behind, tailed off over 3f out, pulled up over 1f out
Nonrunner
Ashkal Way gets the vote in the opener, with Traprain, Onyergo and Banzine rating as the main dangers. Banzine was well held by an improving type at Haydock eight days ago, but did show up well enough to be given another chance on this type of ground. Joe Fanning keeps the ride and the partnership are worth monitoring in the betting. Onyergo has made the frame in each of his three previous starts and shapes as if he can win a race at some point. He also has experience of the course and has solid each way claims again today. The in-form Michael Jarvis team have landed much bigger Saturday prizes than this, but their representative Traprain should make a bold bid at this level. The drop in trip is expected to suit him and he too cannot be ruled out. However, Askal Way caught the eye on his Kempton debut, in a race that is working out really well. The switch to Brian Ellison's yard is probably to do with his owner's faith in the North Yorkshire-based trainer. Some of which can be rewarded if Ashkal Way does himself justice this afternoon.
Old Barns (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 15, 22l behind Kingdom of Dreams (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gd.
Young Scotton 20-1 (9-9) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 9l behind Kingdom of Dreams (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gd.
Ashkal Way (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Reminders after start, in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, not quicken near finish, 5th of 10, 3/4l behind Australian (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn (D3) gf in Sept.
Banzine (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Led 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 8, 14l behind Stronghold (8-12) at Haydock 1m mdn stk (4) gf.
Just Bond (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Always behind, last of 11, 38l behind Taakeed (9-0) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) hvy in Apr.
Onyergo (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) With leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, soon edged right, one pace, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Dream Tonic (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m 2yo mdn (D2) gs in Nov.
Traprain (IRE) 8-11fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 12l behind Best Prospect (8-11) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Trivandrun (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) In touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Barcardero (8-7) at Musselburgh 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
Wor Kid 100-1 (8-6) Behind and ridden when swerved badly left 4f out, soon beaten, 9th of 10, 28l behind Northern Splendour (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (D) sft in Jul.
Avesa 100-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened quickly over 3f out, last of 10, 49l behind Peruvia (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (D) gs in Sept '03.
