soon pushed along, joined leaders after 1f, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, behind when hung left over 1f out
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
took keen hold, ridden 2f out, weakening when not much room and hampered just over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, not clear run well over 1f out, soon ridden, one pace inside final furlong
in rear, ridden and headway on inside 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on to lead post
prominent, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up and behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on
led early, squeezed out after 1f, mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, took keen hold in mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed post
held up, not clear run over 2f out, switched right well over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong
Networker gets the call here ahead of Green Pirate and Rancho Cucamonga. Networker looked an improved performer when scoring over course and distance last time - his first try at the trip - and he can keep the progress coming today. Shrine Mountain's recent win showed him to be in good form but that did come at Southwell and he has a wide draw to contend with. Scroll has been dropped two pounds for a solid course and distance effort and his chance is respected, while Buzzin' Boyzee's late-headway run over course and distance last time makes him an each-way player. Haroldini comes here in good form, but has been raised accordingly, but, dropping back in trip today, the lightly-raced Irish raider Ilza might be one to watch for in the betting. The handicapper has given Mister Incredible a chance now as he steps up in trip, while Rancho Cucamonga's course form is very good and, from a good stall, he is not ruled out. Finally, Green Pirate has looked improved of late and a venture outside of Banded company has been well earned, so his chance is respected too. Overall, though, the vote stays with Networker.
Shrine Mountain (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Made all, ridden and stayed on final furlong, won at Southwell 7f sll (6) fbs beating Rafferty (8-12) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Networker 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at W'hampton 7f mdn aut stk (5) pol beating Fairdonna (8-12) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Prettilini 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on until headed close home, 2nd of 13, hd behind Elusive Warrior (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcap (6) fbs.
Haroldini (IRE) 13-8fav (9-5) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, one pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Tee Jay Kassidy (9-2) at Southwell 7f banded stk (7) fbs.
Ilza 7-1 (8-13) Tracked clear leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 2l behind Hallings Overture (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Keon (IRE) 5-1 (8-5) In rear, ridden over 3f out, moderate progress, 5th of 12, 9l behind Topiary Ted (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Rancho Cucamonga (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Larky's Lob (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcap (6) fbs.
Green Pirate 7-4fav (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m banded stk (7) pol beating Bowl of Cherries (9-9) by 2l, 12 ran.
