prominent, driven over 3f out, soon beaten
prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, soon beaten
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
towards rear, headway when not much room over 1f out, switched right and stayed on final furlong
prominent, hampered after 2f, held position in mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong
never better than mid-division
towards rear, driven over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, driven over 3f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, pushed along over 4f out, ridden when weakening 2f out
towards rear, never on terms
towards rear, never dangerous
Mustang Ali, Tojoneski and Balwearie are three against the field in this wide open affair and the nomination is given to Mustang Ali. The selection won well last time out when beating Darghan and although he has a penalty for that win he won with a little in hand and with his promising apprentice taking off a handy seven pounds he is taken to win again under conditions that suit. Tojoneski rates the main danger on his latest third behind Parsley's Return but that was in a seller and this looks much more competitive and for that reason he is opposed. Balwearie is another that could go well as he was a fair fourth behind Fairlie last time and he will appreciate this longer trip. However he looks vulnerable to a better handicapped horse. Lenwade is game and consistent and is sure to run his race under conditions that suit but he will do well to win this from his poor draw and he looks opposable on that basis. Kyle of Lochalsh was behind the selection last and although he is better off at the weights he looks vulnerable to a less exposed type. Of the remainder Majestic Vision is from a yard in form and could run well at a price but he continues to rise in the weights without winning. Of the others United Spirit has dropped to a handy mark and could run well at a price but in a race that throws up more questions than answers for the winner we return to Mustang Ali.
United Spirit (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 4l behind Fairlie (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) gf.
Majestic Vision 6-1 (9-2) With leader, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mustang Ali (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 4f hcp (6) frm.
Mustang Ali (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, headway and in touch after 4f, led 4f out, all out final furlong, won at Carlisle 1m 4f hcp (6) frm beating Darghan (8-11) by a shd, 13 ran.
Balwearie (IRE) 11-2fav (8-10) Chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 14, 1/2l behind Fairlie (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) gf.
Kyle of Lochalsh 5-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Mustang Ali (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 4f hcp (6) frm.
Tojoneski 6-1 (8-13) Pulled hard and held up last, headway and still plenty to do 3f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Parsley's Return (8-4) at Folkestone 1m 4f stk (7) gf.
Lenwade 11-2 (9-1) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden when hampered on rail over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Parsley's Return (8-4) at Folkestone 1m 4f stk (7) gf.
Brennie (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Prominent, went 2nd over 4f out, led 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 5l behind Lysander's Quest (9-7) at Lingfield 2m hcp (6) pol in Aug.
