chased leading trio, headway 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner when lost 2nd well inside final furlong
behind, reminders over 3f out, soon weakened
led early, chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
started very slowly, always well behind
chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead and hung left over 1f out, hung left and ran on inside final furlong, ridden out
held up in 5th and off the pace, headway and hampered 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
soon led and set strong pace, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
soon well off the pace in 6th, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
Nonrunner
This race is severely lacking in quality and form but the vote goes the way of ONLY A GAME. The pick is now 1lb lower than his last winning mark and as he was doing some better work towards the end of a six furlong contest last time here this extra furlong may do the trick. Talent Scout looks poised for a big run as he continues to improve after a belated start to his racing career. He once exchanged hands for 160,000 guineas but clearly hasn't progressed as connections would have hoped as he was resold for just £13,000. Gee Major has already won twice this year and has strong claims against weak opposition. Stargazing is out of a dam who won three times over sprint distances and is entering the sales ring at Tattersalls on Tuesday, so expect a big run from this one to boost the sales price.
Lord Deevert 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon one pace, faded closing stages, 7th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Marksbury (9-3) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-58 (6) pol.
Only A Game (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Desert Strike (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Stargazing (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Sharp Shoes (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-55 (6) hvy.
Magenta Strait 10-1 (8-9) Started very slowly, lost many length not recover and always behind, last of 12, 11l behind Liberty Trail (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Talent Scout (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not able to reach leaders, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Khajaaly (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Itsthursdayalready 28-1 (9-0) Ridden along halfway, always behind, 9th of 11, 4l behind Desert Strike (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
December 12-1 (8-8) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 13l behind Sir Ike (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol.
A Pocketful Of Rye (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind, headway when not clear run on inside 2f out, running on when not clear run and snatched up close home, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Liberty Trail (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Memphis Man 9-2 (9-4) Raced centre, always in rear, 10th of 12, 14l behind Downhill Skier (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Gee Major 9-2 (9-2) Soon driven to lead, headed well over 1f out, gradually faded, 5th of 8, 8l behind Signora Frasi (9-2) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sep.
Metropolitan Chief 12-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up in touch on outside, effort and hung badly left entering final furlong, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Rio Royale (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Saving Grace 22-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 11l behind Cobo Bay (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks (6) pol.
