led and hung right, headed over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no extra when lost 2nd towards finish
raced keenly, pressed leader after 3f, lost place 3f out, soon ridden, no impression when switched left inside final 2f
dwelt, soon in touch, challenged 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish
tracked leaders on inside, switched outside over 5f out, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
held up behind in touch, switched outside 7f out, ridden and outpaced 3f out, behind final 2f, beaten when eased final furlong
Nonrunner
The weights suggest Ay Tay Tate and OVERRULE have this between them. The former can be forgiven not lasting home over 2m here last time and should be bang there at the finish but the latter is preferred. He was well beaten on his recent all-weather debut, but that was his first outing after a two month lay-off against higher rated rivals than he faces here and Brian Ellison's charge is worth another chance in this company. The remainder all have plenty to find on today's terms with Flying Applause making most appeal after last week's second over C&D with Marina's Ocean behind.
Putin (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Led, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 7l behind Cheers (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Ay Tay Tate (IRE) 18-1 (9-8) Led 2f, chased leader until 11f out, stayed prominent until weakened 5f out, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Storm Hawk (9-9) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Dec.
Flying Applause 13-8fav (9-6) Took keen hold, led 3f, pressed leader, still chance 2f out, held over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Dunaskin (8-4) at Southwell 1m 3f Selling Handicap (0-60) (3yo+) (6) fbs in Dec.
Miereveld 28-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, led over 8f out, driven over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 16l behind Captain Bellamy (10-3) at Southwell 2m am hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Overrule (USA) 11-2 (8-6) Held up in touch, pushed along over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 11l behind Bivouac (8-13) at Southwell 1m 4f clm stks 0-75 (6) fbs in Dec.
Marina's Ocean 14-1 (8-9) Behind, headway on outside over 4f out, still pressing leaders 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Dunaskin (8-4) at Southwell 1m 3f Selling Handicap (0-60) (3yo+) (6) fbs in Dec.
Dawn Mystery 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, driven to challenge 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind Shenandoah Girl (9-7) at Folkestone 1m 4f stks 0-55 (6) gs in Jun '08.