prominent early, tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along over 4f out, soon behind, eased final 2f
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
missed break, held up in rear, headway 2f out, switched right over 1f out, led 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, idled, pushed out
took keen hold, close up on outside after 2f, ridden 4f out, weakened well over 2f out
held up, ridden on outside over 2f out, soon edged left, never on terms with leaders
chased leaders early, mid-division, headway over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, challenged over 2f out, soon led, headed 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
close up, led over 2f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden and struggling over 3f out
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
led early, chased leaders, closed over 3f out, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up, took keen hold, pushed along and no impression from over 3f out
Nonrunner
A real headscratcher of a contest to round off the card and one where CALEDONIA LAIRD can gain due reward for his consistency. Jo Hughes' gelding probably raced a little too keenly for his own good at Bath last month, but he has struck up a fine rapport with Martin Dwyer and he seems the safest option in a race that lacks much in the way of quality. Roy Bowring trained last year's winner so Flying Applause and Master Of Song are noted in the betting despite showing little in the way of recent form. The evergreen Woolston Ferry is tried in first time blinkers whilst Ferryview Place is sure to have his supporters having won at Nottingham previously off a 4lb lower mark. Hostile Fire clearly isn't the easiest to train though he showed plenty of tenacity when scoring at Warwick and he could yet be able to post a belated follow-up.
Living Leader 6-1 (9-7) Awkwardly away, soon recovered chasing leaders, ridden and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on well in closing stages, went 2nd close home, never any chance with easy winner, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Mister Musicmaster (9-5) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Woolston Ferry (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) In touch, headway entering final 2f, every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 5l behind Aomen Rock (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Assembly 20-1 (9-13) Chased leaders stand side, weakened halfway, 14th of 16, 14l behind Euroquip Boy (8-13) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Hostile Fire (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up behind, driven 3f out, switched left and headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on well towards far side to lead final 75 yards, held on, won at Warwick 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Apr beating Bourbon Prince (8-5) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Audacious 10-1 (9-5) Dwelt, behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 9l behind I'm Harry (9-7) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Khajaaly (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, headway to chase clear leader 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind The Great Gabrial (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Jun.
Caledonia Laird 9-4fav (8-10) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort to chase winner entering final furlong, slightly hampered inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Gratzie (9-0) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Dutch Lady 13-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 12l behind Indian Giver (8-9) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Master Of Song 12-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, prominent, led over 6f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Botanist (9-1) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Flying Applause 12-1 (8-7) Mid-division, driven 4f out, no impression when edged left towards far side rail over 2f out, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 14l behind General Tufto (8-8) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Jan.
Tony Hollis 10-1 (8-1) Tracked winner until 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 19l behind Mazeppa (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Greyemkay 7-1 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Cataria Girl (9-6) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
Aureolin Gulf 5-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, well beaten over 1f out, 10th of 11, 14l behind Pipers Piping (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Feb.
Ferryview Place 6-4fav (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on to chase leading pair final furlong, never on terms, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Edgware Road (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Clear Loch 10-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, tracked clear leading pair, switched left over 2f out, ridden and one pace when wandered over 1f out, soon lost 3rd, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Royal Caper (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Jun.
Big City Boy (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Led, under pressure over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Ermine Ruby (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
