went right start, bumped rival, jockey became unbalanced, always in rear, ridden from halfway
with leaders, ridden halfway, on pace from over 1f out, bumped start
outpaced
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
close up, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon joined by winner, headed well inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression
led 2f, joined leader over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure, lead well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, never near leaders
with leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, head way halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden halfway, no impression
A very open race in which the tentative vote goes to Morristown Music ahead of Hammer Of The Gods and Monte Major. The selection looks sure to improve markedly for his recent reappearance and John Wainwright's gelding should show up a lot more today. Whilst his mark of 63 looks high enough, his rider takes off a valuable 7lbs and he gets the nod. Proud Killer has claims if this drop in trip works the oracle, whilst Rothesay Dancer has conditions to suit and could be a big player, especially if successful at Ripon on Thursday. Hammer Of The Gods has been in fair form of late on the all-weather but whilst he comes here in good form, he has never won on turf and thus is taken on. Similarly Monte Major would be a player but is yet to win on the green stuff, whilst Niteowl Lad has blinkers on for the first time in the hope of bringing about some improvement. Sea Land is a potential improver for a recent run, whilst Black Moma should appreciate a return to grass after a fruitless spell on the all-weather. An open affair, with Morristown Music given the tentative vote.
Proud Killer 17-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind Kensington (8-12) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Twosheetstothewind 13-2 (9-2) Pulled hard, prominent, every chance 2f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 11l behind Valley of The Moon (9-13) at W'hampton 5f fll hcp (5) pol.
Niteowl Lad (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 3/4l behind Make My Dream (8-11) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Oct.
Monte Major (IRE) 10-3jt-fav (8-4) Prominent, ridden and evey chance entering final furlong, weakened final 100 yards, 4th of 7, 9l behind Digital (8-11) at Bath 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Registrar 8-1 (8-1) Pulled hard and always in rear, 9th of 10, 10l behind Memphis Man (8-7) at W'hampton 6f app hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Sherjawy (IRE) 9-2 (8-1) Slowly away, soon chased along, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 5l behind Rebel Duke (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcap (5) fbs.
Rothesay Dancer 4-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 9, 6l behind Baybshambles (8-1) at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) gs.
Hammer of The Gods (IRE) 6-4fav (9-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Royal Envoy (8-10) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
