held up in touch, outpaced 4f out, rallied over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
pulled hard towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, hung left and one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
led to 2f, close up, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, no extra approaching final furlong
rider slow at removing blind, towards rear, ridden over 3f out, hung left and weakened 2f out
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out
held up in touch, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, held on well
raced keen, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
Lauro, Rotuma and Trouble Mountain are the three to look at here with Lauro the selection to follow up his recent success. A winner at Haydock and Nottingham, Trouble Mountain prefers cut in the ground but can handle fast. Provided the rain arrives the top weight has a decent chance, hailing from the in form Mick Easterby camp. Rotuma's last success came on the all weather last year and although he has been a little disappointing since, gave signs of a return to form at Ayr last time. he is exposed though and is passed over. Lauro is only four pounds higher than when scoring at Carlisle by two lengths last time. That was an improvement on recent efforts and the handicapper has not been harsh. Lauro can follow up.
Trouble Mountain (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind Nelsons Column (9-4) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Dium Mac 25-1 (8-6) Held up mid-division, ridden and hung right over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 16, 8l behind Cresta Gold (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Lauro 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, pushed out, won at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Middlemarch (9-13) by 2l, 12 ran.
Hill of Almhuim (IRE) 4-1 (8-6) Led, headed over 4f out and remained in touch, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Stotsfold (9-2) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Melodian 40-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never a factor, last of 12, 42l behind Fossgate (9-9) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Toss The Caber (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Mid-division, outpaced when not much room over 2f out, no danger after, 10th of 14, 11l behind Rare Coincidence (9-0) at Carlisle 1m 6f app hcp (6) gd.
Donna's Double 8-1 (8-10) In touch, smooth headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Lauro (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Rotuma (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up, pushed along 4f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Jordans Elect (9-6) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Thornaby Green 4-1 (8-10) Chased leader, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Jordans Spark (9-1) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Highest Regard 14-1 (8-9) Led 1f, chased leader to over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, well behind Go Solo (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Hill Billy Rock (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Always behind, 8th of 12, 12l behind Superior Star (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
