tracked leader, led well over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, held on near finish
led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, soon outpaced, rallied inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders early, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway and hung right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always in rear, well behind over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, stayed on, held near finish
dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, unable to quicken
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, struggling over 2f out
towards rear, switched right over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly away, always behind
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
A strong race for the grade with no fewer than six horses rated 70 or better; pick of them is SUNNYSIDE TOM over Moody Tunes and Just Five. The three horses mentioned are weighted to finish in a line so separating them is hard, however Sunnyside Tom's recent course and distance second in a strong handicap swings the vote in his favour. The gelding's form figures in this grade read 2-2-1 and with Richard Fahey continuing in fine form he's the most solid betting proposition here. Moody Tunes is a dual course and distance winner who ran a fine race back in handicap company last time too. John Weymes saddled a winner on Friday to advertise the wellbeing of the yard and he must be respected, especially if able to dictate matters. Just Five has won at Beverley to suggest he'll enjoy this test and he's respected on the figures but Michael Dods is struggling for winners so we're prepared to overlook his charge. Observatory Star debuts in the grade and, while having a few pounds to find, he does look up to his current rating of 73. Last time he raced here Tim Easterby's charge stayed on well to advertise he's no problems getting home and he has to be considered along with Kashimin, who tries cheek-pieces for the first time and should improve upon his seasonal return. Ansells Pride has his conditions but will do well to concede weight all-round while Plush is a much better performer on artificial surfaces, so we'll return to Sunnyside Tom.
Sunnyside Tom (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon edged left, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Capponi (9-5) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Moody Tunes 8-1 (9-10) Always prominent, effort well over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind San Cassiano (9-0) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Just Five (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon edged right, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Amethyst Dawn (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Guertino (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on to go 5th inside final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 10, 11l behind Ailsa Craig (9-1) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Observatory Star (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Shadowtime (9-8) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Plush 5-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up intouch, effort to challenge leading pair 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 4 1/2l behind Moody Tunes (9-0) at Doncaster 1m clm stks (5) gf.
Kashimin (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) Held up in rear, effort on outside over 2f out, ridden and stayed on under pressure to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 7, 2l behind Ballinteni (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2f clm stks (6) fm.
Binglybonglyboo 66-1 (9-6) Dwelt, pushed along towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 24l behind Nuit Sombre (9-1) at Redcar 7f app clm stks (5) gf.
King's Sabre 16-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in rear, never dangerous, last of 9, 13l behind Shadowtime (9-8) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Officer Mor (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 6th of 11, 8l behind Cross of Lorraine (8-7) at Catterick 6f sell stks (6) gd.
Ten To The Dozen 100-1 (9-1) Very slowly away, outpaced behind, never dangerous, last of 11, 24l behind Nuit Sombre (9-1) at Redcar 7f app clm stks (5) gf.
Ansells Pride (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway on outside under pressure over 2f out, soon hung right, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 8l behind Polish World (9-4) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Derby Desire (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Held up in last pair, struggling in rear, over 2f out, 7th of 8, 14l behind Daddy's Gift (8-9) at Folkestone 6f sell stks (6) gf.
Bell's Ocean (USA) 33-1 (8-1) Close up on outside, ridden to 3rd 2f out until over 1f out, 4th and stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Calypso Star (8-13) at Lingfield 1m clm stks (6) pol.
