in touch, short of room over 5f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied and ran on to lead post
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, just failed
in touch, outpaced over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and effort over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, lost place over 6f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed and no extra post
held up in touch, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, kept on, never trouble leaders
slowly into stride, held up, ridden halfway, never dangerous
tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace
Goose Chase and Boo are both running well at present and we will select the first named, Follow My Lead is another that should go well. Michael Bell's gelding was most impressive when winning on his seasonal return over course and distance. His only bad run since can be ignored as he jumped right coming out of the stalls. He still looks on a winning mark and looks the best option. Boo was successful in a completive Wolverhampton contest last time and appears to be on the upgrade. Meanwhile Follow My Lead showed the first signs of form when fourth to Courageously at Warwick last time, she looks set to run a big race for her top yard. Eforetta and Gallego both have recent winning form and could prove best of the others, but Goose Chase's overall form looks stronger and he gets our vote.
Cursum Perficio 15-2 (8-0) Held up, headway halfway, ridden and led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 14, 3/4l behind Triple Two (9-3) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Major Magpie (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 10, 13l behind Malcheek (9-0) at Thirsk 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Boo 14-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol beating Resplendent Nova (9-5) by a nk, 13 ran.
Dove Cottage (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) In touch on far side, beaten halfway, 15th of 20, 10l behind Mossmann Gorge (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Bogaz (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) In rear stands' side, never dangerous, 13th of 20, 10l behind Mossmann Gorge (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Desert Google 12-1 (8-2) Held up, ridden, unable to quicken 2f out, stayed on last half furlong to press for 2nd near finish, but no chance with winner, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Ela Paparouna (9-8) at Newbury 7f fll hcp (5) gf.
Precious Sammi 20-1 (8-12) Chased leading pair, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 11, 42l behind Alsharq (8-8) at Brighton 7f 3yo stk 0-65 (5) gf.
Gallego 14-1 (8-4) In rear, effort on inside, kept on final furlong but never dangerous, 12th of 20, 12l behind Oakley Absolute (8-8) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Penang Sapphire 16-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 12th of 15, 9l behind Benedict (9-5) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Will The Till 50-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 20, 3l behind Lasso (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Eforetta (GER) 8-1 (9-6) Behind, reminders over 5f out, ridden and headway on outside over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Gallego (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Choreographic (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 8th of 19, 4l behind Sake (8-10) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Ronsard (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Benedict (9-5) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Goose Chase 4-1fav (9-2) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Benedict (9-5) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Trappeto (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden and weakened 2f, 8th of 12, 7l behind Our Kes (8-7) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn aut (F4) pol in Dec.
Follow My Lead 12-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, 4th of 17, 2l behind Courageously (8-10) at Warwick 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Blakeshall Hope 66-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 13, 7l behind Keshya (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol.