held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
chased leader, led 6f out, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened
chased leaders, led over 3f out, clear final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
held up towards rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, keen, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, no impression
Nonrunner
Shosolosa is due to run at Doncaster on Thursday evening so her participation must be in some doubt. If she does line up she would be of interest particular having appeared to be given too much to do last time. She is due to race from a long way out of the weights on Thursday evening so it is worth bearing that in mind if she does turn up here. Viable returns after almost eight months off the track but is well handicapped on previous form. However he is probably best watched unless the market says otherwise. Malinsa Blue drops back in trip here after appearing as if he failed to stay ten furlongs last time. Checkpieces are re-applied and while she is another that is attractively weighted on the best of her form, she is a tricky customer. Market support for the seasonal debutant King Zeal would make him of some interest while ground conditions are unlikely to suit West End Lane. If Shosolosa lines up she is the form pick but in her absence we will side with Malinsa Blue.
Rain Stops Play (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 21l behind Willow Dancer (9-4) at Bath 1m hcap (5) gd in Jun.
Viable 10-1 (9-1) Chased leader, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon not quicken, kept on again inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Confidentiality (8-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Out of India 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Champain Sands (8-12) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) frm in Jul '06.
West End Lad 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 17l behind El Dececy (9-11) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Shosolosa (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride and behind, effort 3f out, never troubled leaders, last of 7, 8l behind Summer Gold (10-0) at Doncaster 1m fll hcp (4) gd.
Zain (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 11l behind Harry The Hawk (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Busy Man (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Slowly away, always well behind, last of 11, 21l behind El Dececy (11-3) at Warwick 1m amt hcp 0-80 (5) gf in Jun.
Reve Vert (FR) 12-1 (8-1) Pulled hard, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 10l behind Yathreb (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
King Zeal (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Hampered start, in rear, headway over 2f out, soon one pace, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Robert The Brave (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Malinsa Blue (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Sweet Sara (9-9) at Redcar 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf.