held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd close home
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, ridden 3f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, in rear, never near leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
always in rear
mid-division, ridden 3f out, never trouble leaders
mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out
chased leader until over 3f out
tracked leaders, tracked leader over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
TUXEDO is given the vote to defy his six pound penalty at the expense of Moonage Daydream and Violent Velocity. The selection landed a handicap at Yarmouth last time out, and connections are keen to get another run into him before he is reassessed by the handicapper. They have, however, enlisted the services of a five pound claimer to ease the welterburden of 10st 3lb, and if at the top of his game , he should not be far away. Moonage Daydream also attempts to defy a six pound penalty having won well at Beverley. He has won off a mark of 66 in the past so could still be well treated. Violent Velocity won a competitive race at Newmarket last month and has been running well in defeat ever since. He has won off a higher mark in the past though it looks like the handicapper has him where he wants him for the time being. Top weight, Tuxedo looks the form horse in the race and with luck in running, he will take all the beating.
Tuxedo 17-2 (9-6) Always prominent, hard ridden to challenge from 2f out, driven ahead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Seneschal (10-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Nuit Sombre (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, last of 12, 13l behind Moonage Daydream (9-1) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Woodsley House (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Raced far side, held up, headway under pressure well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 3l behind We Have A Dream (9-1) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Pacific Pride 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders to 2f out, 11th of 12, 11l behind Highland Warrior (8-9) at York 5f app hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Violent Velocity (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Moonage Daydream (9-1) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Apollo Shark (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 14, 4l behind White Deer (10-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, soon switched right to standside rail, in rear, ridden and headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Rafta (9-3) at Thirsk 6f fll hcp (5) gd.
Smalljohn 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders to halfway, 13th of 14, 23l behind White Deer (10-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Moonage Daydream (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Lady Florence (9-2) by nk, 12 ran.
Devinius (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Held up, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 4, 11l behind Ykikamoocow (9-2) at Catterick 7f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Maison Dieu 12-1 (9-1) Steadied start, soon switched left, held up towards rear, not clear run on inside 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on but not able to challenge, 4th of 14, 2l behind Many Welcomes (8-3) at Chester 1m app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Micky Mac (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Led, ridden well over 1f out, inched right and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 10, 4l behind Tender Process (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Sea Salt 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final 75 yards, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Young Gladiator (8-9) at Newcastle 7f clm stks (6) gs.
H Harrison (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, edged left and lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Many Welcomes (8-3) at Chester 1m app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
