held up, headway over 2f out, driven and ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened 2f out
in touch, led on bridle over 2f out, shaken up and ran on final furlong (hand timed)
mid-division, ridden along halfway, stayed on final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, driven 2f out, weakened final furlong
always rear division
towards rear, never dangerous
SEA SALT is taken to land his hat-trick in the finale at the expense of Shotley Mac and Hasty Lady. The selection has posted wins here over course and distance and most recently at Ayr. The handicapper has in fact left him alone since the latest of those wins and he therefore has to have every chance of further success if reproducing his best. Shotley Mac won over a furlong further here last time and again he is not penalised for his efforts so is another to note in the betting market. Hasty Lady won here back in July and caught the eye at Great Leighs when finishing second of nine behind Hibre Court and a repeat of that performance can see him in the shake up. But for the winner we return to Sea Salt.
Sea Salt Evensfav (8-5) Tracked leader, headway to lead 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong, won at Ayr 7f clm (5) gs in Aug beating Chin Wag (9-2) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Nortune (USA) 5-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 17l behind Dancer's Legacy (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Shotley Mac 7-4fav (9-6) Made virtually all, ridden over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Redcar 1m clm (6) gs in Aug beating Nikolaievich (9-6) by 5l, 11 ran.
My Kaiser Chief 9-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 5l behind The History Man (10-0) at Thirsk 6f app hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Mister Jingles 9-2 (9-0) Held up behind leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 12l behind Dispol Isle (9-11) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Trans Sonic 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 9, 6l behind Mr Toshiwonka (9-3) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Aug.
Young Gladiator (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, pulled hard, weakened well over 2f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Princess Rhianna (8-13) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Hasty Lady 8-1 (8-5) Chased clear leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Hilbre Court (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Aug.
Lujiana 8-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, effort halfway, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 7l behind By The Edge (8-12) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (5) sft in Aug.
To Bubbles 11-1 (8-11) With leaders under stand rail, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 10l behind Whiteoak Lady (9-0) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Pay Time 10-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged right and outpaced over 1f out, 5th of 9, 9l behind Grand Opera (9-12) at Carlisle 7f hcap (5) frm in Jul.
