led, headed over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
outpaced, headway over 2f out, effort inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden and led inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
in touch, weakened over 2f out, soon eased
soon in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
slowly into stride, towards rear, never nearer
with leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, raced mid-division, ridden halfway, some headway 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out
in touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened
raced in rear, never nearer
tracked leader, led over 4f out, headed 2f out, weakened 1f
raced wide, in touch, outpaced over 3f out
Midshipman looks the percentage call over Sudra and See Ya Maite. Midshipman was rated 100 on the all-weather two seasons ago and while it is fair to say that he is not the same horse these days, he ran an encouraging enough race last time out behind Tre Colline over course and distance. Now with Tony Carroll, there is every chance that a change of scenery could have sweetened him up. Sudra won a very weak seller over seven furlongs at the track. He is not the most straight-forward of characters but there is every chance that this trip will suit. See Ya Maite is at the age when he should be collecting a bus pass but he is genuine enough and should be capable of landing a place. Downland makes a debut effort on the surface. If he acts on the surface, he could be a major player in a weak affair. Sonderborg's better form is on the polytrack at Lingfield and he is yet to show any appreciation for the Southwell surface. Banded Stakes winner Dalriath makes most appeal of the rest. Midshipman secures the vote albeit at minimum stakes.