in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well
led, headed 6f out, weakened over 3f
chased leaders, ridden over 3f, weakened over 2f
tracked leaders and keen, saddle slipped soon after start, led 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced and lost touch over 6f out, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong
held up, effort over 3f, weakened over 2f
with leader until lost place over 3f out
in touch until weakened over 4f out
held up mid-divsion, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest at finish
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
A very competitive apprentice handicap completes the card and we will take a chance on Michaels Pride, with Senor Eduardo and Must Be Magic just two of many dangers. Mark Johnston's three-year-old only victory to date came in a banded contest at Leicester. But he did win it in good style and wasn't disgraced next time out when a close up fourth behind Best Game in a better event at Musselburgh. He has the assistance of a very capable youngster and looks the one to beat. Senor Eduardo has to shoulder top-weight here but has put in some solid displays in defeat this season to be given every chance here. Meanwhile Must Be Magic may be the oldest in the field but he still retains enough ability to pose a few problems for our selection. Humdinger and Orion Bell are both capable of taking a hand in the finish, but Michaels Pride appears to have the more solid form credentials and just gets the verdict.
Senor Eduardo 11-1 (7-9) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 19, 8l behind Archirondel (8-3) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Star Welcome 13-2 (9-9) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 19, 2l behind Sir Night (9-13) at Beverley 1m 2f stk (7) gf in May.
Must Be Magic 14-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway to join leaders over 5f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 12l behind Blue Patrick (10-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Arms Acrossthesea 40-1 (9-11) Always behind, last of 19, 49l behind Sir Night (9-13) at Beverley 1m 2f stk (7) gf in May.
Saif Sareea 100-1 (8-1) Chased leader, pushed along halfway, outpaced 2f out, soon behind, 14th of 16, 29l behind Parisian Playboy (7-9) at Redcar 1m app hcp 0-75 (E) sft in Jul.
Michaels Pride (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) In touch, hampered over 6f out, soon lost place, ridden over 3f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Best Game (8-9) at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Colour Code (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 15, 14l behind Zonic Boom (9-6) at Nottingham 1m app mdn hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Allizam 100-1 (8-4) Dwelt, soon tracking leaders, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 21l behind Killena Boy (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Saposcat (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 19l behind Didoe (8-11) at Bath 1m 2f sll (G) gf in Jul.
Ben Kenobi 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders, 9th of 14, 12l behind Eforetta (8-1) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs in May.
Classic Expression 33-1 (8-11) Dwelt, towards rear and never dangerous, 11th of 13, 31l behind Air Of Esteem (8-7) at Southwell 1m app stk (H5) fbs in Jan.
Orion Bell 16-1 (8-8) Prominent, driven along over 5f out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 20l behind Golden Gate (9-1) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Humdinger (IRE) 50-1 (7-13) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden, every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Mac's Elan (8-11) at Ripon 1m 4f sll hcp (6) sft in May.
Silver Court 11-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Komreyev Star (8-12) at Beverley 1m stk (7) gf in May.
