dwelt, keen and soon close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not pace to challenge
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, switched right 2f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on to join winner post
steadied start, held up in rear, ridden and short lived effort over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
taken to post early, held up, ridden halfway, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, headed towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, driven to lead towards finish, joined post
David Evans' yard is in fine form, and that success can continue here with MEMPHIS MAN, who we like in preference to Luminous Gold and Defector. Memphis Man has more than paid his way over the years, and this is definitely his trip, with the last seven of his nine career wins coming at this distance rather than the minimum trip. He doesn't have a great draw, but in a small field that shouldn't be a problem, and although he's not usually the quickest away he knows how to work his way to the front. He's versatile too, having won in different conditions, so he won't be troubled by however much rain has fallen. Chris Wall has a 19% strike rate here, and Luminous Gold has contributed to that with a course and distance win here on his penultimate run. Lightly raced this year, he's won off a slightly higher mark than he's currently on. Defector is nought from eight, but first time blinkers brought improvement at Southwell last time out; he handled that surface so should appreciate some cut in the ground, and the headgear stays on. However, we're supporting the old boy here, and that's Memphis Man.
Memphis Man 5-1 (10-0) Slowly away, outpaced in rear, stayed against stand rail in straight, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, not to reach front pair, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Colorus (9-0) at Windsor 5f app hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Luminous Gold 16-1 (8-12) Led stands side group, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Zowington (8-11) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Kyle (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Prominent over 2f, soon weakened and eased, last of 11, 23l behind C'mon You Irons (9-7) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Geezers Colours 40-1 (10-0) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 10, 10l behind Glenridding (9-7) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Defector (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, caught post, 2nd of 10, hd behind George Thisby (9-0) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) fbs.
Bonne 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, edged right over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind Chief Exec (9-8) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Rosie Says No 10-3fav (9-7) Soon behind and reluctant to race, last of 13, 50l behind Kingsmaite (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jun.
Bohobe (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Onebidkintymill (9-8) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
