bumped by rival on left and slightly impeded rival on right exiting stalls, lost little momentum and soon prominent, still every chance 2f out, soon ridden, found little and slightly eased when beaten inside final furlong
midfield, still going well 4f out, pushed along 3f out, ridden before final furlong, found little, weakened quickly inside final furlong
held up, raced wide into home straight, pushed along 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on past tiring rival to take modest fifth near finish
close up, came stands-side to lead 3f out, ridden 2f out, responded well and found extra inside final furlong, kept on well near finish, easily
midfield, pushed along 3f out, kept on past beaten rivals inside final furlong, never nearer
in rear, headway from 4f out, still a lot to do 2f out, switched left to close on leaders 1f out, kept on well to take second final strides, no chance with winner
bumped rival exiting stalls, smartly away and soon led, headed 3f out, soon pushed along, gradually weakened
slightly impeded by rival exiting stalls, soon in midfield, chased leaders 2f out, went second entering final furlong, soon ridden, found little and dropped to fourth inside final 110 yards
always towards rear, outpaced from 3f out, finished 12 lengths detached
towards rear, chased leaders far side 4f out, ridden 2f out, found little and gradually weakened inside final furlong
midfield, chased leaders 2f out, outpaced inside final furlong, dropped to sixth final strides
towards rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden 1f out, made very modest gains inside final furlong, never a factor
prominent, pushed along 4f out, ridden 3f out, found very little and dropped to last before final furlong, finished well adrift
prominent, pushed along 2f out, outpaced entering final furlong, kept on again to take third final 50 yards
Another trappy handicap to unravel but FIVE TOWNS could be the answer despite being hard to assess on the back of just three juvenile starts which culminated in a Kempton success over this trip in October. She does not appear particularly well treated on the bare bones of that form but equally appeals as a surefire improver for the Haggas team. Tellus chases the hat-trick but this looks a tougher assignment and River Usk makes more appeal after breaking his duck in authoritative fashion last time - admittedly in an easier race at Beverley but giving the impression he's on an upward curve. Plenty of others can have a case made for them, of which Verdansk, Monopolise and Tasever - the latter being one of three for Tim Easterby - make most appeal in an open affair.
Tellus 6-5fav (9-9) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, along and ran on strongly final furlong, won at Ayr 7f hcp (5) gd in May beating Kelpie Grey (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Verdansk 11-1 (9-3) Keen to post, held up towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, soon edged right, stayed on to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Yacowlef (9-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp (4) sft in May.
Five Towns 11-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, not much room over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on well, led close home, won at Kempton 7f fll stks (4) pol in Oct beating Maggie's Way (9-2) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Starnberg (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Raced wide prominent until headway to lead 5f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Spioradalta (9-10) at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) sft in May.
Zabbie 8-1 (9-7) Led, headed after first furlong but remained prominent, chased leaders 1f out, outpaced inside final 110 yards, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Zara's Return (8-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp fll (5) gd in May.
Monopolise 12-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 5l behind Harry Magnus (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
River Usk (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Made all, travelling strongly 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, readily, won at Beverley 7f hcp (5) sft in May beating Sunny Orange (9-9) by 3 3/4l, 9 ran.
Craven 33-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, last of 14, 21 3/4l behind Kyeema (8-12) at York 7f (2) gd in Aug.
Concert Boy (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway when not clear run over 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newcastle 7f hcp (5) pol in May beating Sidney's Son (9-9) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Harlem Nights (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Slowly into stride and bumped start, behind, forced very wide turning in, strong run inside final furlong, led final 110 yards, won going away, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Apr beating Rossmore Nation (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
American Affair 13-2 (9-7) Chased leader, short of room on inner when going well 2f out, headway when in clear, led final 100 yards, won going away, won at Wetherby 7f stks (5) gd in May beating Glory Sky (9-2) by 1l, 7 ran.
Impulsive Reaction (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Led, pushed along and headed 3f out, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 6, 11 1/2l behind James Mchenry (9-9) at Ripon 1m hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Saleet 20-1 (9-10) Raced near side, chased leader throughout, ran on inside final furlong, no chance with leaders far side, 6th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Another Baar (9-0) at Ripon 6f hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Tasever 22-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden when squeezed out 1f out, kept on same pace in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Radio Goo Goo (8-7) at Chester 6f hcp (3) sft in May.
