led, stands side throughout, kept on well final furlong, not pace of leading pair, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
held up in rear, no headway final 2f
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened rapidly and virtually pulled up final 2f
close up, ridden 2f out, hung left, one pace and no impression over 1f out
chased leaders stands side, weakened over 1f out
held up, behind stand sides, kept on under pressure final furlong, not pace of far side leaders
tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, caught post
held up behind leaders, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, driven final furlong and ran on to lead post
led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, not quicken
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away and always behind
outpaced and always behind
The evergreen 10-year-old Full Spate has the best of the draw in stall 16 and is taken to make the most of it and score at the main expense of Extremely Rare and High Ridge. The last mentioned is a stablemate of the selection and Milton Bradley's gelding has top be respected, particularly with a berth in stall 14, but he may struggle to give weight away all round. Pine Bay has not won since landing his maiden here last year has shown signs of a revival of late and could be of interest, while Adantino has been punished for his consistency. Caustic Wit has suggested that his turn may not be far away and is another worthy of a mention along with Petardias Magic, for who a market move would be of interest. Tribute and Chatshow are others worthy of a mention but a bigger threat is likely to come from recent course and distance winner Extremely Rare, although a 6lb higher mark leaves him with more to do. The vote though goes to Full Spate, who has slipped to a fair mark, has ground conditions to suit and the pick of the draw.
High Ridge 6-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden when switched left and headway 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Currency (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gf.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 7th of 12, 5l behind Green Manalishi (9-4) at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gd.
Petardias Magic (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-8) Towards rear, headway over 1f to chase leaders, soon one pace, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Red Sovereign (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) sft.
Full Spate 17-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway on outer over 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 9, 5l behind Bonus (9-6) at Windsor 6f clm (5) gd.
Pine Bay 14-1 (9-5) Held up, headway over 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Portmeirion (8-6) at Lingfield 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
Adantino 9-2 (8-12) Held up, headway and switched right over 1f out, challenged winner throughout final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 14, hd behind Minimum Bid (8-13) at Newbury 6f hcp (5) gf.
Extremely Rare (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Went left start, made all, 8 lengths clear halfway, stayed on strongly final furlong, all out, won at Windsor 6f hcp (5) gs beating My Only Sunshine (9-7) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Tribute (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Headway approaching 2f out, led over 1f out, all out when headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Summer Recluse (8-5) at Bath 6f hcp (5) frm.
