held up, ridden and effort on outside 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression on leading pair
raced keenly in touch, switched outside and effort 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish
swerved badly left start, behind, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, never near leaders
held up behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
raced keenly, tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, held on under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
led, quickened 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, driven over 5f out, soon lost place, no danger after
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon outpaced, weakened final furlong
A six pound penalty shouldn't stop Excape winning again and he gets the vote ahead of Medici Time and Top Vision. David Elsworth¿s runners always have to be respected here and Excape is no exception having won nicely enough at Windsor last week. The trainer is striking while the iron is hot and the hint should be taken. Medici Time made a very pleasing reappearance at Catterick and should be capable of going close off this current mark. Top Vision also comes here following a seasonal return and there could be plenty of improvement to come. Highland Love went close last time and is another to consider for the places. However we believe Excape should fill the winning berth
Shaloo Diamond 18-1 (9-0) Held up, headway when not clear run 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 9, 4l behind Gala Casino Star (8-8) at Redcar 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Just Rob 13-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden, every chance over 1f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Mega Watt (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Top Vision 14-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 2f out, keeping on, edging left from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 4l behind Mega Watt (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Lanterns of Gold 4-1fav (9-5) Mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon no impression, 12th of 16, 15l behind La Columbina (9-5) at Nottingham 1m 2f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Oct.
Excape (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, prominent, hampered, lost place over 2f out, switched left, renewed effort, driven, ran on to lead final 75 yards, won at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Mezzanisi (8-13) by a nk, 13 ran.
Roundthetwist (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Held up, clipped heel and stumbled after 2f, saddle slipped after 4f, remained in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 11l behind Forsyte Saga (9-3) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Highland Love 3-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Duke of Touraine (9-1) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Prince's Decree 12-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 9, 25l behind Silver Waters (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Medici Time 13-2 (8-10) Dwelt, towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Montiboli (9-2) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Crimsonwing (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no progress final 2f, 8th of 13, 9l behind All The Aces (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol in Oct.
