held up in rear, switched right over 3f out, no impression, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous
tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, edged right well inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and hard pressed from 2f out, carried head high inside final furlong, headed towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
half reared start and slowly into stride, always in rear
mid-division, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led early, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, beaten over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, soon lost place
soon pressing leader, strong challenge from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led towards finish
held up in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
Nonrunner
A punting conundrum as MARINERS LODGE tries a shorter trip for the first time. The colt has shown plenty of toe in three outings before fading in the latter stages, also revealing a tendency to pull at times. Sprinting could be his game and he may well outclass this field but minimum stakes are recommended. Normandy Maid and Jibaal ended last year with victories and represent top northern yards but both shoulder plenty of weight and may need the run. Shostakovich has only scored on Fibresand and Thirteen Shivers, who made a long odds-on shot pull out all the stops last time could be a better option, having showed up nicely in decent nursery company last season. Trip and ground should suit.
Mariners Lodge (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Led until over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 8l behind Dubawi Sound (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf.
Normandy Maid 7-1 (8-11) Close up, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct beating Crimson Knot (9-2) by nk, 8 ran.
Jibaal (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed narrowly inside final 2f, led again 1f out, soon hard pressed, stayed on under pressure final furlong, just held on, won at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct beating Falkland Flyer (9-7) by ns, 12 ran.
Thirteen Shivers 11-1 (8-5) In rear and in touch in 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, just held close home, 2nd of 3, hd behind Take Your Partner (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Icy Blue 40-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division centre, weakened 2f out, 11th of 12, 20l behind King Of Jazz (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd.
Silken Thoughts 7-2fav (9-1) In touch, led over 5f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 9l behind Tamareen (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Sep.
Suddenly Susan (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) With leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 11, 9l behind Florestans Match (9-0) at Pontefract 6f mdn fll stks (5) gf.
Mister Ben Vereen 14-1 (9-3) Steadied start, chased leaders, driven halfway, soon beaten, 5th of 6, 6l behind Celtic Sixpence (8-12) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Oct.
Close To The Edge (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression, last of 6, 12l behind Loves Theme (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Grazeon Again (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Held up mid-division, ridden approaching 2f out, soon headway, no extra final 100 yards, 5th of 11, 6l behind Regimental (9-3) at Redcar 1m 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
Shostakovich (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Tracked leader over 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Native Picture (9-6) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
