led, hard pressed from 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded
held up in rear, smooth headway from 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, ran on well
with leader, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, in touch, headway halfway, every chance over 1f out, no extra closing stages
chased leaders, under pressure halfway, kept on closing stages, never able to challenge
tracked leaders, effort when rider dropped whip over 1f out, soon no impression
held up in rear, never a factor
Whiskey Junction won this a year ago, one of his eight career victories, and his last. He's 5lb lower here so must be on the short-list for a repeat. Novalist was in fine form around this time a year ago where his victories included one here. He shot up the weights as a consequence but his subsequent efforts have been moderate which is why he's back on an attractive mark. IMAGINARY DIVA had been running well before a poor effort here early last month. She's had a break to freshen her up and this looks within her capabilities. Burnt Cream ran poorly at Brighton last week but had done much better on her previous run there and a repeat would see her in the firing-line.
Mr Man In The Moon (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Led, headed 2f out, chased leader until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 11l behind Reginald Claude (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul.
Imaginary Diva 6-1 (9-3) Towards rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 10, 5l behind Sir Geoffrey (9-0) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Novalist 11-2 (9-1) Led until halfway, chased leader until over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, moving poorly and soon eased, 8th of 11, 9l behind Burren View Lady (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul.
Burnt Cream 10-1 (8-7) Chased leaders on outside, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong, last of 6, 12l behind Excellent Aim (9-4) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Whiskey Junction 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded over 1f out, 6th of 9, 5l behind Miakora (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Coalburn 40-1 (9-3) Dwelt took keen hold towards rear, ridden halfway, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 14l behind Suzy Alexander (9-0) at Bath 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Sep '11.
Ishetoo 50-1 (8-7) Chased leaders on inside, pushed along approaching halfway, ridden 2f olut, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Reginald Claude (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jul.