towards rear and outpaced, never dangerous
with leaders over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division and pushed along, ridden over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, soon pushed along, no headway final 2f
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no impression
mid-division, ridden 3f out, some headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, kept on
prominent, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, outpaced and pushed along, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway inside final furlong, kept on
prominent until ridden and weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Adelphi Boy (IRE) Rated 25lb better on an All Weather surface than on turf but is on a long losing run and may struggle to give weight away all round.
Ballet Master (USA) This one-time Derby hopeful for Henry Cecil is now with his third stable and his aspirations have obviously been lowered somewhat. He has shown a liking for this surface and should go well. However, he will be racing off a 10lb higher mark than he did when he won at Wolverhampton at the start of the month and, even with Chris Catlin's 3lb claim, he will need to overcome a career-highest rating if he is to score again here.
Young-Un Consistent type who should have benefited from last weeks outing at Musselburgh, but is another whose rating looks a little high at the moment.
Astle (IRE) Lightly raced three-year-old who took to this surface well on his only try here in April and may go well at a big price from a decent draw.
Great News Landed a massive gamble at Ayr's Western meeting last year and was a surprising drifter in the market when winning the same race from a 7lb higher mark this time around. He has switched stables since however, and may be best watched on his first outing for his new connections.
Shakakhan Won a moderate Handicap at Ayr in August and failed to build on the run last time. Passed over here.
Flying Treaty (USA) Good chance if he can getaway on terms with the rest of the field, but that is a big if and he is 7lb higher than he was when he won here in June.
Khayyam (USA) Form tailed off towards the end of the flat season and is best watched until he shows signs of a revival.
Risk Free Trip should suit but he has a tendency to lose concentration in his races; best watched.
Lady Bear (IRE) Hinted at a return to form in her last couple of outings and looks to be well treated on the best of her form, one to consider.
Bond Millennium Can spoil his chances by running a little freely and and is probably best watched at present.
Calling The Shots Won a couple of low-key affairs here at the start of the year and looks to have a stiff task on these terms.
Burning Truth (USA) Wins in his turn but this may not be one of his better chances.
Midshipman Good effort behind Premier Baron at Yarmouth a fortnight ago and could be given a chance on that run but the step up in trip is a slight negative here.
Charente (USA) Shown little in his three outings since winning his maiden at Lingfield in February; best left out of any win only betting plans here.
Kumakawa Chance on the pick of his form but his losing run stretches back to December 2000 and he is hard to recommend after some poor recent efforts.
