always towards rear
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, switched left entering final furlong, kept on one pace
driven, outpaced start, always behind
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway to chase leaders until edged left, one pace inside final furlong
reared start, always behind
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
led until headed after a furlong, stayed in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
Nonrunner
Megalo Maniac gets the vote over Malelane, Compton Lad and Martharum in a race that should take little winning. There are duck eggs all over the place here in a mediocre finale, and Richard Fahey must be pretty confident about the chances of Megalo Maniac who has at least been runner-up on each of his last two outings. The latest of those efforts was over the course-and-distance nine days ago when he finished just ahead of another of today's rivals Compton Lad who belied his odds of 66-1 in finishing third. They both raced from a couple of pounds out of the handicap that day and meet off levels here, so strictly speaking there should not be much between the pair again. However, the selection is more reliable, and as long as he handles the ground, should maintain the form. Malelane produced her best effort at Musselburgh last time but has a bit to find, while Martharum looks like she needs a step up to six furlongs. The rest make little or no appeal, and we return to Megalo Maniac as the answer.
The Salwick Flyer (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) In touch stand's side, led that group over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Orpenlina (8-12) at Ripon 5f mdn stk (5) hvy.
Compton Lad 66-1 (8-2) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Highland Song (9-0) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Lake Suprima (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Prominent for 4f stand's side, 16th of 20, 11l behind Tadlil (9-4) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Megalo Maniac 11-4jt-fav (8-2) Soon towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Highland Song (9-0) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Nilsatisoptimum (USA) 50-1 (8-2) Prominent, lost place after 1f, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 20l behind Blues In The Night (9-5) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
One More Than Ten 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, soon hung left and no impression on leaders, 5th of 12, 5l behind Fen Guest (8-12) at W'hampton 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jul.
Rainbow Prince 40-1 (8-7) Hampered start, soon chasing leaders, hung right and weakened from over 1f out, 11th of 16, 8l behind Markestino (8-8) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Malelane (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead briefly entering final furlong, not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Alugat (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Nautico 66-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out and weakend over 2f out, 8th of 10, 12l behind Choreography (9-4) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Martharum 25-1 (8-2) In touch far side, ridden 2f out, hung left and stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Epineuse (8-9) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp (6) gd.
Trumpita 50-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 16, 18l behind Markestino (8-8) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Kirkby's Belle (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 12, 14l behind Xaluna Bay (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Oct.
Newcastles Owen (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Dwelt, held up, headway on outside 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 34l behind Star Sign (9-6) at Redcar 1m 1f mdn aut stk (5) gf.
Signor Whippee 16-1 (9-3) In touch, raced centre, driven over 1f out, one pace until weakened inisde final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind How's She Cuttin' (8-12) at Ripon 5f mdn stk (5) hvy.
Soviet Legend (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Behind, hampered after 1f, ridden halfway, no impression, 9th of 11, 12l behind Alugat (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
