in touch, headway 3f out, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, always behind
mid-division, headway on outside 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on no impression final furlong
led until headed well over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened and eased over 1f out
in touch, headway to lead well over 3f out, ridden clear 2f out, stayed on
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong, never nearer
dwelt, held up in rear, switched outside and headway well over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
always behind
with leader, lost place 3f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra final furlong
never better than mid-division
behind, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden and effort 3f out, soon outpaced, weakend final furlong
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms
A competitive race can go to Let It Be, with Bulberry Hill, Sunridge Fairy and Sovereign State also respected. The selection made good late headway to finish second at Newcastle last time and, over this longer trip, looks set to play a leading part today. Sovereign State also caught the eye making late gains last time and rates a decent opponent to the selection. The likes of Bulberry Hill is granted respect if able to transfer his recent all-weather form to Turf, while Sunridge Fairy, even from out of the weights today, gets respect following a fair run over a shorter trip last time. Cadeau Rouge might also improve for this longer trip, while Maritime Blues could also show improvement on what has so far been achieved. It's competitive and watch the betting for clues but, for us the vote goes to Let It Be.
Explosive Fox (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Chased leader, led 4f out, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f amt stk (6) pol beating Bid For Fame (10-12) by a nk, 12 ran.
Maritime Blues 9-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, kept on but no impression final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind High Charter (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (5) gs.
Key In 33-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 21l behind Best Port (9-0) at Catterick 2m hcp (5) frm.
Sovereign State (IRE) 11-2 (8-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge, 7th of 10, 13l behind Prairie Sun (8-1) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp (5) frm in May.
Lucky Piscean 100-1 (8-10) Always behind, 11th of 13, 40l behind Princess Kiotto (9-3) at Newcastle 2m 3yo hcp (E3) gf in Sept.
Let It Be 7-2 (9-0) Held up and behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Cyber Santa (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f app hcp (6) gd.
Alghaazy (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Keen early, tracked winner, ridden and effort 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 9l behind Cyber Santa (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f app hcp (6) gd.
Rouge Et Noir 18-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, never troubled leaders, 8th of 13, 16l behind Red River Rebel (8-9) at Leicester 1m 4f app hcp (6) gd in May.
Sunnyside Royale (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Towards rear, some late headway, never near to challenge, 8th of 12, 46l behind Herne Bay (9-2) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-70 (E) fbs in May '04.
Oops (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along and lost ground over 5f out, soon beaten, 9th of 20, 16l behind Mercurious (9-2) at Catterick 2m hcp (F4) gd in Oct.
Sonoma (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 6l behind Late Arrival (8-8) at Redcar 2m clm (6) gf.
Awwal Marra (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 14l behind Cyber Santa (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f app hcp (6) gd.
Bulberry Hill 16-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, soon every chance, driven to lead close home, won at Southwell 1m 4f stk (7) fbs in May beating Quest On Air (9-3) by a hd, 13 ran.
Mary Carleton 8-1 (8-10) Raced in mid-division on outer, ridden over 3f out soon beaten, 13th of 14, 23l behind Iamback (8-1) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp (6) gf.
Cadeaux Rouge (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 17, 7l behind Celtic Carisma (7-12) at Carlisle 1m 4f stk (7) gf in May.
Sunridge Fairy (IRE) 10-3fav (7-9) Keen early, tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Cyber Santa (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f app hcp (6) gd.
