very slowly away, in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on and always held
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway on inner over 3f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
close up and pushed along, ridden over 1f out, one pace
towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders and pushed along, pushed along and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, reminders over 4f out and outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, nearest at finish
in touch and pushed along, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong
mid-division on outer, weakened over 2f out
slowly away, pushed along towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, kept on well
Master Of Song's course victory came over a much longer trip though he's won over today's distance on Turf. ACE OF SPIES is still capable of winning in this grade and given this looks no tougher than his latest win over course and distance in May, he gets the vote. Tony Hollis will need to step up on his previous efforts on this surface while Very First Blade has done all his winning over shorter trips. Multiple course winner Elusive Warrior last won in 2010 and Koo And The Gang is another looking to end a long losing run.
Master Of Song 14-1 (8-4) Keen led over 6f out, soon clear, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Knight Owl (9-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Ace of Spies (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 8l behind Munaawib (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in May.
Tony Hollis 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression when lost 3rd final 75 yards, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind McMonagle (9-5) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Very First Blade 14-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 8l behind Angel Cake (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Maggie Mey (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 7l behind Eeny Mac (11-3) at Redcar 1m am hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Flow Chart (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, hung left and stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 6l behind Reginald Claude (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul.
Koo And The Gang (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Led 2f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 7l behind Bygones For Coins (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Maisie's Moon (USA) 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 14l behind Greyemkay (8-10) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Poetic Belle 5-1 (8-7) Went 2nd after 1f, ridden 2f out, no impression when lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Jontleman (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Loukoumi 16-1 (8-7) Prominent, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 16l behind Maybeme (8-8) at Ripon 1m 2f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 20-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 9l behind Jebel Tara (9-12) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in May.
Glan Lady (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Soon pushed along towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 11, 13l behind Yahilwa (9-5) at Southwell 7f fll hcp (0-75) (3yo+) (5) fbs in Jul.
Toffee Shot 14-1 (9-3) Went left start, in rear, headway 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 12l behind The Scuttler (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Nonaynever 33-1 (8-9) In touch, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Destination Aim (9-2) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.