mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, came wide entering straight, stayed on from over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, never near leaders
always prominent, went 2nd 3f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, edged slightly left, ran on
mid-division, not clear run and lost place over 3f out, soon ridden and behind
held up, soon driven along, headway over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
led, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
slowly into stride, held up, switched left after 1f, headway on inside over 2f out, switched right well over 1f out, one pace
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, no response
chased leader 3f, weakened inside final furlong
soon driven to chase leaders, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, came wide entering straight, always behind
Nonrunner
Diamond Josh, King of Sting and Desert Lover are the three for the shortlist and the vote is given to Diamond Josh. The selection is nothing out of the ordinary but he is eased in grade here and in a race that should not take a great deal of winning he looks the percentage call. King of Sting would have claims on the back of his first two racecourse outings but he was bitterly disappointing at Leicester last time and for that reason we will take him on. Desert Lover wore a visor for the first time when last seen out and raced too freely before fading quickly at the business end of the race. He races without the visor today but he has plenty to prove at present and we are happy to take him on. Dane Rhapsody ran well in a better race than this last time so he is another who could go well at a decent price. However, Diamond Josh has shown enough promise in his previous outings to set the standard for the rest today.
Desert Lover (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 16l behind Gaudalpin (8-7) at Southwell 7f mdn clm (7) fbs.
Diamond Josh 16-1 (9-0) With leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 19, 12l behind Out of India (8-8) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
King of Sting 6-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 12th of 13, 24l behind Hits Only Heaven (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Mister Aziz (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Disputed lead until led halfway, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 11l behind Able Charlie (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo sll (6) gd in Sept.
Leah's Pride 50-1 (9-7) Led after 1f, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Count Cougar (9-8) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Lady Hopeful (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 11th of 14, 26l behind Anissati (8-9) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs.
Dane Rhapsody (IRE) 16-1 (7-12) Always in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Clearing Sky (8-2) at Bath 5f hcp (6) hrd in Sept.
Lottie 10-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 20, 8l behind Bond Finesse (8-6) at Redcar 7f sll (6) gf in May.
