held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner last 100 yards, no impression
chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened last 100 yards
made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
held up in rear, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear and keen, headway over 3f out, kept on final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, eased over 2f out
VALANTINO OYSTER is consistent and progressive but still comes with risks attached, trying this trip for the first time. Nevertheless, it's a chance worth taking as Ben Haslam's charge was noted staying on very well over a mile and a half last time on the opening day of the turf season at Catterick, and more importantly, delivered a similar performance over a mile and threequarters at Wolverhampton in the winter months. King In Waiting is a major player if rediscovering his useful form of last year and it's impossible to ignore the claims of They All Laughed too off this handicap mark. Bandanaman is worth considering if ready to roll after a break.
Bandanaman (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Mid-division, wide and headway over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 8th of 12, 13l behind Lava Lamp (8-10) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Across The Sea (USA) 8-1 (9-13) Always in rear, never a factor, 9th of 11, 20l behind Lady Chaparral (9-8) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd.
King In Waiting (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Close up, pressed leader 7f out, led briefly over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 11l behind Descaro (9-12) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Valantino Oyster (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind King's Counsel (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Dan's Heir 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on to take 4th inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 10, 9l behind Moonlight Blaze (8-0) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct.
They All Laughed 9-1 (8-9) Towards rear, struggling from 6f out, 7th of 9, 38l behind Hindu Kush (9-7) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Mar.
Perez (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Held up, outpaced 4f out, 6th of 8, 12l behind Dream Risk (11-0) at Carlisle 1m 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Aug.
Always Dixie (IRE) 80-1 (8-10) Led, headed well over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, well behind King's Counsel (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.