held up in touch, headway halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
behind, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge
dwelt badly, always behind
outpaced before halfway, never dangerous
prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
rider lost irons soon after start, always in rear
behind, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, kept on well, nearest finish
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, stayed on well closing stages, never able to challenge
led, hard driven over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra closing stages
in touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
ridden in mid-division, never dangerous
chased leaders, led inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, faded final furlong
Nonrunner
BERLIOS was returning from a long break when landing a track and trip maiden in March so the lack of a subsequent run shouldn't pose a problem. He's one of the few here with scope and can gain a long-distance double. It's a year since Red Stripes won and he's dropped 14lb in the ratings as a consequence. He hasn't been beaten far in his last two starts and should give a good account. Elusivity won twice here in the spring and showed a bit more dash at Wolverhampton last month while Landing Night, who finished just behind, is 1lb lower than his victory at Catterick in May though he's been beaten off this mark in his two latest starts. Mysterious Look was also close up in that Wolverhampton event and Ed McMahon's consistent filly has a chance of reversing the form with Rob Hornby's claim to aid her cause.
Landing Night (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) In rear, not clear run approaching final furlong, soon switched right, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Royal Mezyan (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Mysterious Look 5-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Royal Mezyan (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Crosse Fire 33-1 (9-3) Pulled hard and awkward going to post, awkwardly away, behind, some headway final furlong, never involved, 10th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Fast Act (9-4) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Sir Theodore (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, weakened well over 1f out, last of 16, 8 3/4l behind Pensax Lad (9-7) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Elusivity (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Royal Mezyan (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Something Lucky (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Savannah Beau (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Berlios (IRE) 11-10fav (9-1) With leaders, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, won at Southwell 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar beating Phantom Flipper (9-1) by 1l, 7 ran.
Interlink (USA) 14-1 (9-2) Headway on outer to join winner over 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Captain Dion (9-6) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Powerful Wind (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, under pressure halfway, soon lost place and behind, eased approaching final furlong, last of 10, 30 1/2l behind Dynamo Walt (9-5) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Coiste Bodhar (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Royal Mezyan (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Jack Luey 20-1 (9-4) With winner, outpaced towards far side rail 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, last of 14, 8l behind Rural Celebration (9-12) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Archie Stevens 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Memories Galore (9-6) at Kempton 5f hcp (4) pol in Nov.
You're Cool 11-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Kenny The Captain (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Red Stripes (USA) 5-1 (9-7) Led narrowly, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, no impression when lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Zipedeedodah (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
