mid-division, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
close up, effort 2f out, chased leaders and hung left over 1f out, ran on to lead final 100 yards
slowly into stride, always behind
always behind
led to 3f out, weakened quickly
mid-division, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
slowly into stride and always behind
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, led 3f out, headed final 100 yards, lost 2 places near finish
prominent, chased leader 2f out, every chance over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd towards finish
held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to take 3rd near finish
chased leaders, weakened quickly inside final 3f
behind when ran very wide bend 2f out, no danger after
Mulberry Lad makes a quick reappearance and can follow up at the expense of Zazous, Doctor Dennis and Smirfy's Night. Peter Hiatt's three-year-old has hit form at the right time, his victory at Southwell on Monday coming on the back of a second on that fibresand surface. The drop back to six furlongs suited him then, but on this faster surface, he should not have a problem staying, and there is no doubting that he is much better treated than on his last visit here in June. Zazous came very late on the scene to land a Banded event here last time and will be better suited by the distance of today's contest, but faces better opposition. Doctor Dennis continues to run well on all surfaces and should make a bold play for the frame again at least, while Smirfy's Night came good over this distance at Wolverhampton, and although this is slightly tougher, he is another that can get involved. For the winner we return to Mulberry Lad.
Zazous 8-1 (9-0) Rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well towards finish to lead on line, won at Lingfield 5f stk (7) pol beating Desert Light (9-2) by a shd, 10 ran.
Lucius Verrus (USA) 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at W'hampton 7f stk (7) pol in Sept beating Brave Chief (8-13) by a nk, 11 ran.
We're Stonybroke (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Slowly away, always behind, 16th of 17, 29l behind Dizzy In The Head (8-10) at Catterick 5f clm (5) sft.
Smirfys Night 7-1 (9-1) Made all, quickened 2f out, soon clear, won at W'hampton 7f stk (7) pol in Oct beating Yorkie (9-9) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Doctor Dennis (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Dwelt, brought wide and headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Speakerboxxx (9-4) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs.
Lawaaheb (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and edged left 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Western Roots (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Mulberry Lad (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Made all, driven clear over 2f out, held on well, won at Southwell 6f mdn clm (7) fbs beating Ben Casey (9-0) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Tipsy Lad 7-1 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 4l behind Topton (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
High Rhythm 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 17, 13l behind Mystical Ayr (8-1) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (6) sft in Sept.
