Zero Tolerance is likely to be one of the best backed horses of the day and has outstanding claims. Little White Lie could be in the mix again whilst Raptor could go well at a price. Zero Tolerance failed to win during a disappointing campaign last term but his first few runs this year showed that all was not lost and he capitalised on his declining mark in no uncertain style at Haydock. A 7lb rise for that convincing success could well have been a lot worse and still leaves him fully 10lbs lower than his highest winning mark. He came up short in this race in 2006 but can add his name to the roll of honour this afternoon. Former Cumani inmate Pride Of Nation has been a bitter disappointment for his new yard thus far but he's 10lbs lower than at the start of the season, has a good record on the Knavesmire and on heavy ground. John Hills' horses have been running well enough in the main and he's an interesting outsider as is Raptor who is another proven mudlark. He has been eased in the weights following some average performances on decent summer ground but these conditions could see him in a better light and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. Mia's Boy and Little White Lie are two handicappers that have been running with credit all season and, whilst both have claims, neither appeals as being that well handicapped. A leap of faith is required to row in with Lang Shining following a mulish display at Goodwood but Unbreak My Heart returned to form on soft ground at Haydock a fortnight ago and may be able to build on that. Given his age he won't be one for the stats boys but Zero Tolerance can roll back the years and strike a blow for the veterans.
Mia's Boy 5-1 (9-4) Raced in 5th, ridden over 2f out, keeping on one pace and no impression when not much room inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Blythe Knight (9-4) at Epsom 1m 1f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jun.
Little White Lie (IRE) 4-1 (9-13) Always prominent, led over 1f out, soon headed, edged left and no extra final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Kalahari Gold (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) sft.
Babodana 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Bankable (9-5) at Goodwood 1m lst stk (1) sft in May.
Pride of Nation (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon hung right, weakened 2f out, 17th of 18, 17l behind Fifteen Love (8-12) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
Lang Shining (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Always behind, last of 18, 19l behind Fifteen Love (8-12) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
Tamimi's History 14-1 (9-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 8l behind Perfect Star (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Benandonner (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Prominent, 5th before halfway, lost place and no extra from over 2f out, 12th of 18, 18l behind Celtic Dane (9-1) at Galway 1m prm hcp gs in Jul.
Raptor (GER) 66-1 (9-5) In touch, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out, 15th of 18, 14l behind Fifteen Love (8-12) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
Bolodenka (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, headway in 11th 2f out, 7th entering straight, stayed on to 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Celtic Dane (9-1) at Galway 1m prm hcp gs in Jul.
Huzzah (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) With leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 18, 3l behind Fifteen Love (8-12) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
Cobo Bay 16-1 (9-4) In touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 11, 5l behind Kalahari Gold (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) sft.
Zero Tolerance (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) In touch, headway 4f out, challenged going well over 2f out, led over 1f out, in command final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) hvy beating The Fifth Member (9-0) by 4l, 11 ran.
Fishforcompliments 12-1 (9-6) Led, driven 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 8th of 9, 14l behind Perfect Star (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Pawan (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Kalahari Gold (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) sft.
Kavachi (IRE) 15-2 (9-12) Held up in rear, effort on wide outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders, 9th of 20, 6l behind Yamal (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcap (3) gd in Jul.
Kingsdale Orion (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Dwelt and was held up towards rear, headway on inner over 3f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Kings Quay (9-6) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
Unbreak My Heart (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, wandered under pressure from over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Mangham (8-10) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (3) sft.
Mesbaah (IRE) 10-3 (9-13) Led, clear halfway, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Nevada Desert (9-1) at Beverley 1m hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Blue Spinnaker (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Behind, not clear run, effort when not much room inside final furlong, switched right and ran on well towards finish, 4th of 11, 5l behind Hula Ballew (9-3) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Always A Rock (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Raced on outer, never better than mid-division, 15th of 17, 18l behind Blue Sky Basin (8-5) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
