led, driven when edged right over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, headway halfway, led over 1f out, driven out, ran on well
chased leader, led over 1f out, soon headed, weakened close home
chased leader, outpaced halfway, stayed on well inside final furlong, never able to challenge
awkward start, behind, ridden halfway, never a factor
dwelt, in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing winner, kept on well
MARK ANTHONY was impressive when scoring at Pontefract last time and he is fancied to take this drop to the minimum trip in his stride and defy a 6lb penalty. Kevin Ryan's charge was in total command from some way out that day and a repeat effort is likely to be good enough. Jack Luey is 3lbs higher than his recent Carlisle win and is at least a confirmed 5f performer, so he can't be underestimated, though he does not look to have the scope of our pick. Mottley Crewe is going the right way, though the drop in trip may not suit so well, while conversely Lees Anthem goes well at 5f and has been given a squeak by the assessor. Even so, Mark Anthony is preferred in what is not the strongest of contests. (Jonathan Doidge)
Mark Anthony (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Red Scintilla (8-12) by 4l, 9 ran.
Jack Luey 9-4fav (8-13) Always prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, driven out, held on, won at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul beating Dancing Freddy (9-7) by hd, 12 ran.
Thinking 5-1 (9-4) Chased leader and keen, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 7l behind Ellies Image (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Mottley Crewe 13-2 (8-10) Towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, challenged and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Spinning Spirit (8-9) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Lieu Day Louie (IRE) 8-1 (8-2) Behind, outpaced 3f out, headway on wide outside 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner briefly 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Amoureuse (7-11) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Areeg (IRE) 33-1 (7-10) Slowly into stride, behind, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Rio's Girl (8-5) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Six Wives 40-1 (9-2) Prominent, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 4th of 9, 3/4l behind Imaginary Diva (8-9) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Lees Anthem 22-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, not clear run entering final furlong and soon squeezed through, ran on under pressure, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind The Bear (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.