soon with leader, led over 6f out to over 4f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, held on final furlong
behind, ridden and outpaced 3f out, never on terms
chased leaders, headway on inside when not clear run 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
led, headed over 6f out, led again over 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner final furlong, held towards finish
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
behind, ridden 3f out, never on terms
UPTON SEAS is on the crest of a wave at present and can score at the expense of Digger Derek and Magic Haze. Mick Easterby's charge has risen by 16lbs since making a winning debut for the yard over course and distance on Independence Day but, such was the manner of her victory at Thirsk over an extra quarter of a mile, it's not hard to envisage a repeat performance. She should cope with the drop back in trip and all ground appears to come alike to her so it's difficult to find too many holes in her armour although the opposition is stronger. Chief amongst them is Digger Derek who should ensure that it isn't plain sailing for the selection. He's been a shade disappointing this season but he doesn't do anything quickly and this promises to be the first time this season that he'll have had his ideal conditions so he may be able to take up the slack that the handicapper has cut him. Georgie Bee is unexposed but far from certain to be suited by this longer trip but Magic Haze should improve for it and ran well enough on his belated reappearance to be of interest but he has to prove that he can step up. Merchant Man's breeding offers hope for his chances if the blinkers have the desired effect whilst Veroon has place claims and Steel Trade looks well worth another try at this trip but Upton Seas is the one that they all have to beat.
Veroon (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Chased winner throughout, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Vita Mia (8-8) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Steel Trade 12-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders and challenging, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind West With The Wind (8-12) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks 0-70 (5) gf.
Upton Seas 6-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden, flashed tail and ran on final furlong, won at Thirsk 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Madamlily (9-6) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Digger Derek (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon under pressure and weakened, 6th of 13, 15l behind Speed Dating (9-1) at Carlisle 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Magic Haze 40-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway under pressure inside final 2f, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Ishiadancer (9-5) at Redcar 7f mdn stks 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Merchant Man 25-1 (9-3) Always behind, 10th of 13, 29l behind Visite Royale (8-12) at Carlisle 1m 1f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
What A Day 25-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 11th of 16, 22l behind Amazing Blue Sky (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Georgie Bee 11-4 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing winner, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Wiseman's Diamond (9-8) at Newcastle 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Katie Girl 80-1 (7-9) Held up towards rear, wide and headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 9l behind Upton Seas (8-11) at Thirsk 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Jul.
