mid-division, headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on
dwelt, held up, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on
chased leader, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, never dangerous
mid-division, one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out
chased leaders, led inside final furlong, driven out
led, ridden and headed final furlong, soon weakened
slowly away, always behind
Imperial Sword should go well again and Joyeaux merits respect but the vote goes the way of SUNLEY SOVEREIGN. Imperial Sword scored with ease under this apprentice at Haydock on heavy ground but is just as effective under faster conditions so should go well. Joyeaux wasn't beaten far behind Andrasta but is still probably a shade high in the weights whilst Alan Berry's runner has been well held since. Top Bid finished second in his group when midfield on his reappearance but has been absent since. However, his yard is going well now and he's dangerously well handicapped. Jonny Ebeneezer also enters calculations having stayed on well at Brighton but preference is for the runner from the in-form Ruth Carr stable. He gained a maiden turf success over course and distance in September from a one pound lower mark which highlights that he isn't the easiest to catch right but he shaped encouragingly on his return and is entitled to come on for the run so we'll take a punt on Sunley Sovereign.
Joyeaux 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Andrasta (7-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Highland Warrior 80-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride and always in rear, 10th of 13, 10l behind Pacific Pride (8-6) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Imperial Sword 7-1 (8-9) In rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Haydock 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) hvy beating Tenancy (8-5) by 2l, 13 ran.
Miss Daawe 10-1 (9-2) With leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Revue Princess (9-4) at Newcastle 5f (5) gf.
Lake Chini (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders to halfway, 12th of 13, 14l behind Pacific Pride (8-6) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Top Bid 25-1 (8-13) Raced stands side, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 15, 3l behind Raccoon (9-3) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Andrasta 11-1 (8-7) Mid-division, no extra final furlong, 9th of 13, 8l behind Imperial Sword (8-9) at Haydock 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Dalarossie 8-1 (8-11) Unruly stalls, mid-division, never dangerous, 11th of 17, 10l behind Sands Crooner (8-13) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Jonny Ebeneezer 25-1 (8-4) Held up, in mid-division, travelling well on rails, when hampered over 1f out, switched right and ran on strongly after, finished well, 4th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Louphole (8-13) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Sunley Sovereign 40-1 (8-8) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Rocketball (9-1) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Gelert (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) With leader, ridden and lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 9l behind Northern Empire (9-7) at Redcar 5f sell stks (6) fm.
Howards Prince 250-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, effort 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 13, 11l behind Northern Empire (9-7) at Redcar 5f sell stks (6) fm.
