tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway from over 3f out to mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, led after 3f, ridden 3f out, headed well over 1f out, kept on
reared start and always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
always towards rear
dwelt and behind, headway from over 4f out to track leaders over 3f out, ridden and led well over 1f out, driven out and just held on
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong
always towards rear
led and keen early, headed after 3f, gradually weakened
None of these have been placed of late, and only a tentative vote goes to Lobengula over the likes of Attacca, Miss Porcia and Barataria. A 46-60 rated apprentice affair is hardly likely to set the pulses racing, but Lobengula, successful at Wolverhampton in January, has had just four outings since then, and lines up relatively fresher than most. His latest effort, when a close fifth to Wahoo Sam here just over a fortnight ago, entitles him to a bit of respect at least. Attacca beat Digital over seven furlongs here in July, and on recent evidence looks set to benefit from a step back up in trip, while Miss Porcia has shown a glimmer of ability but has an inexperienced pilot on board. Barataria in contrast can call on the services of talented Michael Stainton, and any support for him should be heeded. The pin though comes down on Lobengula.
Lobengula (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Tracked winner, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Wahoo Sam (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Gifted Flame 9-1 (9-7) Missed break, towards rear, never dangerous, 13th of 15, 10l behind Pitbull (8-12) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Barataria 9-1 (9-4) Held up, always behind, 12th of 15, 5l behind Joshua's Gold (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Anthemion (IRE) 22-1 (8-5) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 6l behind Moheebb (7-13) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Attacca 10-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden over 1f out, faded final furlong, 8th of 15, 3l behind Joshua's Gold (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Zabeel Tower 17-2 (9-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 10l behind Miss Havisham (8-6) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Brace of Doves 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 8th of 11, 8l behind Wahoo Sam (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Senor Eduardo 16-1 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 10l behind Miss Glory Be (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Apr '06.
Adobe 16-1 (10-5) Never troubled leaders, 12th of 16, 18l behind Bahhmirage (10-0) at Warwick 1m amt hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Linden's Lady 16-1 (8-9) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 15, 5l behind Pitbull (8-12) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Miss Porcia 5-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked winner, ridden 3f out, every chance, ridden when badly hampered inside final 2f, not recover, 4th of 6, 1l behind Bridgewater Boys (9-10) at Windsor 1m 4f sll (5) sft.
Mis Chicaf (IRE) 25-1 (7-13) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, not much room when driven inside final furlong, never reached challenging postion, 11th of 17, 5l behind Jabbara (8-1) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (5) gd.
Jabraan (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, some late headway final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Ignition (9-9) at Hamilton 1m hcap (6) gs in Jul.