mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reach leaders
always behind
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and some headway 2f out, no impression when eased inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led 1f out, ran on
with leader to over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always behind
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed 1f out, not quicken
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong
Mossman Gorge can gain due reward for some consistent efforts by beating the likes of Siena Star, Apache Point and Intavac Boy to name but a few. Mossman Gorge was bought back in by connections after landing a Southwell seller in March but has not managed to repay that faith in seven subsequent outings. However, the Mark Wellings-trained gelding has at least been placed on each of his last three starts, the latest of which was at Chepstow a fortnight ago. That was on ground similar to today's, and although he does appear to be just about in the handicapper's grip at present, this is not a strong contest despite the size of the field. Siena Star has not won for nearly three years, but may appreciate this drop back in trip, while Apache Point is not getting any younger but has shown a bit of spark of late. Of the rest, Intavac Boy makes a bit of appeal from down at the bottom of the weights, having come off second-best in a close finish at Musselburgh. He will go on the fast ground and it would be no surprise if he reached the frame, but Mossman Gorge is the pick.
Mossmann Gorge 11-2 (8-9) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Dove Cottage (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Wizard Looking 11-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden, headway on inside over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 10l behind Taxman (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Siena Star (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 16, 4l behind Mostarsil (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Melvino 13-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind Taxman (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Fossgate 20-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Dium Mac (8-8) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
To Arms 10-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on under pressure, not pace to challenge, 6th of 9, 2l behind Charlie Kennet (9-3) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Migration 16-1 (9-2) Held up, headway 5f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, stayed on, 4th of 14, 4l behind Great View (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (5) gs in May.
Futoo (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Led to 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f, 11th of 14, 15l behind Fantasy Crusader (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in May.
Meelup (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Mid-divison, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 11l behind Night Storm (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Purple Dancer (FR) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, never on terms, 6th of 10, 11l behind Acuzio (8-5) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (6) gf.
Apache Point (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Cottingham (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcap (6) gd.
Machinate (USA) 8-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 11, 11l behind Catskill (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Bubbling Fun 40-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Cottingham (9-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol.
Intavac Boy 11-2 (8-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Acuzio (8-5) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (6) gf.
Band 12-1 (8-8) Prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 7l behind Exit Smiling (9-4) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Collect 14-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 16, 9l behind Sol Rojo (8-6) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
