chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always in rear, far side group
towards rear stands side, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
held up behind leaders, far side, ridden to lead group well over 1f out, led over all entering final furlong, ran on
dwelt and switched left after start far side, held up and headway over 2f out, edged right and stayed on final furlong
towards rear stands side, headway over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
always behind, tailed off far side
chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
over all leader in stands side group, ridden over 2f out, driven and headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders far side group, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent for 4f stands side
mid-division standsides , ridden 2f out, never reached challenging position
prominent far side, weakened 2f out
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon behind
led far side group, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch stands side, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
A nightmare of a race and only a tentative vote of confidence is put behind Ekhorn, while Josarty and Mostanad are respected with their claims. And it would come as no surprise to also see Best Double make a bold bid to overcome the burden of top weight. The last named does look a touch high in the ratings for what he has actually achieved and, as a long standing maiden, there have to be reservations voiced about his resolution in a finish. Similar comments apply to Mostanad and he needs everything to fall into place for him. Josarty has fared better since he stepped into handicap company and may have more improvement to come. The undulations of this course should not be a problem for John Quinn's charge and he rates as fair value for at least a place. However, the finger has to pinpoint something more solid and Ekhorn, who has solid claims in the context of this race. Ekhorn has shown much improved form since being dropped back to sprinting and, having gone close in a better race than this at Hamilton last time; this could finally be the day for Julie Camacho's charge to deliver the goods.
Best Double 11-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, still plenty to do straight, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 5l behind Al Qasi (9-3) at Lingfield 6f mdn aut stk (5) pol.
Elkhorn 14-1 (9-12) Behind, not much room until entering final furlong, ridden and kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Blue Maeve (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Tadlil 8-1 (9-7) In touch, no impression from 3f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Vibe (8-10) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Mostanad 18-1 (8-7) Pressed leader, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Witchry (10-0) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Fortress 16-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, ridden and no impression when edged left final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Inaminute (8-10) at Carlisle 7f 3yo fll hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Josarty 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Jellytot (9-0) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Lake Suprima (IRE) 12-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 11l behind Crush On You (8-7) at Southwell 7f 3yo sll (6) fbs in Jan.
Algorithm 12-1 (8-9) Dwelt and behind, headway on inside 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 14, 4l behind The Old Soldier (9-0) at Catterick 6f sll (6) frm.
