held up in mid-division, good headway between horses, just inside final 2f, led approaching final furlong, kept on well, driven out
in touch on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace and no impression on leaders
held up in mid division on outer, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, went 3rd final strides
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never reached leaders, well held when not much room well inside final furlong
took keen hold tracking leaders, challenged on inside 2f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, weakening when hampered eased well inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up towards rear, not clear run inside final 2f, gradually edged right, kept on after
held up, driven and struggling over 2f out
bumped start, last and struggling straight
went right at start, chased leader, driven and every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakening when hampered well inside final furlong
Light from Mars, Sacrilege and Serious Choice make the shortlist here, with Light from Mars taken to come out on top. Sacrilege is less exposed than some of his rivals, and after a good second on the all-weather, showed his versatility when winning a handicap on his Turf debut. That was a good win at Haydock, and he looks a threat to all. Serious Choice was having his first run on fast ground when picking up a little race at Yarmouth last time, and he did so emphatically. If the rain stays away he looks interesting. There was a lot to like about the way Light from Mars kept repelling the persistent challenge of Victoria Reel at Chepstow last time. He enjoyed the faster ground that day, and provided the ground does not cut up, Light from Mars gets a confident vote, looking leniently treated despite carrying top weight here.
Light From Mars 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, led after 3f, ran on gamely, won at Chepstow 1m mdn stk (5) gf in Jun beating Victoria Reel (8-11) by a nk, 8 ran.
King Columbo (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Palmerin (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
The Which Doctor 4-1fav (9-6) Behind, not clear run from 2f out, unable to challenge inside final furlong, slightly eased, 10th of 14, 6l behind Naughty Frida (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Storm Sir (USA) 3-1co-fav (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, carried right over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd but no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Nightjar (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
King Kenny 5-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, led over 2f out, soon clear, won at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jun beating Woody Waller (9-0) by 2l, 9 ran.
Sacrilege 9-2 (8-13) In touch, lost place over 3f out, soon ridden, progress entering final 2f, led 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 1m hcp 0-75 (5) sft beating Pitbull (8-12) by 1l, 9 ran.
Majority (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 17l behind Topazes (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Harry Gee 10-3fav (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along 4f out, never reached leaders, 6th of 11, 13l behind Australia Day (9-2) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Serious Choice (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, headway 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, kept up to work inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Metal Madness (9-7) by 4 1/2l, 15 ran.
Thunder Gorge (USA) 20-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, effort on rails over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 8l behind Eastern Emperor (9-13) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Seventh Hill 16-1 (9-2) Behind, headway halfway, under pressure over 2f out, edged right and one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 9l behind Willkandoo (8-8) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Desert Clover (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, ridden and struggling 3f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Totally Focussed (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
