in lead 6f out and 4f out, 2nd inside final 2f, rallied
in lead on stands rail inside final 2f, pushed along and held on final furlong
5th and no chance inside final 2f
7th and no chance inside final 2f
went 3rd and no impression on front pair just inside final 2f
tailed off inside final 2f, saddle slipped
4th and no chance inside final 2f
2nd 6f out, 3rd and weakening inside final 2f, soon behind
Liberty Run can land the finale, with Wassfa and Veba the ones to give him most to do. The final race on the card is a 'hands and heels' apprentice handicap, and one of the better young riders, Jamie Hamblett, teams up with our idea of the winner, Liberty Run. Trained in Hampshire by Mouse Hamilton-Fairley, the five-year-old was third to Bienheureux over further here last time, and although not ideally suited by 10-furlongs these days, he has won over the trip here in the past. Wassfa contested last year's Cheshire Oaks, finishing last of 12, and has not fared much better since in lowly company. Clive Brittain will leave no stone unturned in a bid to get her to lose her maiden tag, but as usual she is worth opposing. Veba was unlucky-in-running at Wolverhampton last time, and will be a popular choice for the frame at least, but we are happy to side with Liberty Run.
Wassfa 9-1 (8-9) In touch, held up in touch, ridden well over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 6l behind Middle Eastern (8-8) at Southwell 7f app hcp (6) fbs.
Liberty Run (IRE) 3-1fav (8-8) Towards rear, headway 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Bienheureux (8-6) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (5) gf in Apr.
Love You Always (USA) 12-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 8, 16l behind Rare Coincidence (8-2) at Southwell 1m 4f app hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Veba (USA) 9-2co-fav (8-5) Towards rear, headway 3f out, ran on final furlong, just denied, 2nd of 12, hd behind Jarvo (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
Mamichor 8-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 10l behind Comeintothespace (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Apr.
Lucefer (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, led well over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 9l behind Monash Lad (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f sll (5) gf in Jul.
Gala Jackpot (USA) 40-1 (7-11) Towards rear, ridden 4f out, never better than finishing position, 7th of 14, 7l behind Seneschal (9-4) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Zinging 33-1 (8-8) In rear, lost touch over 4f out, soon tailed off, last of 14, 46l behind Wind Chime (9-1) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Voice Mail 12-1 (8-2) Prominent, pulled hard, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 7l behind Our Kes (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Blackmail (USA) 14-1 (8-5) Mid-division, under pressure 4f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 14, 7l behind Sunset Boulevard (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Itcanbedone Again (IRE) 9-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, behind, pushed along over 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 6th of 15, 17l behind Very Well Red (8-6) at Nottingham 1m app hcp (6) gs.
