in rear, ridden 2f out, never near leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked winner, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken close home
made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on
dwelt raced wide in touch, weakened over 1f out
stumbled start, tracked leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, ran on
dwelt in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
An intriguing affair in that we have four contenders with solid maiden form claims, all of whom have a question mark against their chance. Three have yet to operate over the minimum trip and the fourth has now had four strong chances in ordinary company and finished second each time. Sirajiah is the serial runner-up but has shown the required speed to lead over this 5f trip before failing to see things through late on. She must go close once again but TANASOQ arguably has the stronger form and has frequently shaped as if the drop to today's trip will suit and gets the vote. Catchment is unproven on the ground and has also yet to tackle this trip whilst Menai has been campaigned over 7f on all starts this term. He likes to go from the front though and could well emerge as the main danger if settling into an early rhythm.
Brooke's Point 100-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, never near leaders, 10th of 13, 19 1/4l behind You're Hired (9-5) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Hellarious Hellvelyn gelding out of Yarrita.
Hereward The Wake 50-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression with front trio final furlong, 4th of 13, 5 1/2l behind You're Hired (9-5) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Menai (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, kept on, headed and no extra towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1l behind You're Hired (9-5) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Tanasoq (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd place close home, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Edward Lewis (9-5) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Back To Love (CAN) Street Cry filly out of Song And Danz.
Catchment 15-8 (8-9) Tracked winner, effort over 1f out, ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 3, 2l behind He's My Cracker (9-0) at Lingfield 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Jun.
Wensara Dream Lilbourne Lad filly out of Emerald Fire.
Sirajiah (IRE) 5-6fav (9-0) With winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind L C Saloon (9-5) at Thirsk 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.