prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced and hung left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
mid-division, headway from 2f out, led approaching final furlong, driven out
led until headed approaching final furlong, weakened final furlong
held up behind, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong to snatch 2nd post
ridden in mid-division, lost position over 2f out, soon behind
in rear, some late headway from 2f out, never dangerous
started slowly, in rear, never a factor
in touch, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, ridden towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on well final furlong nearest finish
tracked leaders, pressed leader over 1f out, no response when ridden, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
steadied start, took keen hold behind, headway to chase leaders after 3f, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, soon tailed off
tracked leader to over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
A very tricky contest to end proceedings and a narrow vote is given to Siena Star, with Kentuckian and Treetops Hotel just two of many dangers. Siena Star hasn't won since 2003 but unlike most of these he has shown a fair level of consistency. He was only beaten four lengths behind Fossgate at Nottingham last week and a repeat of that effort could be good enough in this company. Kentuckian has started at odds of 50/1, 100/1 and 200/1 in three maidens to date. However he ran well for a long way last time and we may see improvement now he takes on handicap company. Treetops Hotel rarely runs a bad race and is still on a winning mark. He goes on any ground and will be hard to keep out of the frame. Saucy did well last season and is another to consider for the places, however Siena Star one of the more reliable performers here and he is a sporting selection.
Thorny Mandate 8-1 (10-3) In touch, weakened 2f out, 12th of 15, 7l behind Great View (10-0) at Newbury 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Siena Star (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Fossgate (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Louve Heureuse (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, 10th of 11, 10l behind Bold Diktator (9-5) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Treetops Hotel (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Steadied rear, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Great View (10-0) at Newbury 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Skelligs Rock (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Mid-division, not much room over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 13l behind Buscador (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 45-70 (6) pol in Mar.
McCormack (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Prominent, pushed along over 4f out, one pace final 2f, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Dium Mac (8-8) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Kentuckian 100-1 (9-11) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, 12th of 14, 19l behind King of Argos (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Master Nimbus 20-1 (9-1) Prominent, chased along over 2f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 15, 7l behind Saif Sareea (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f app mdn hcp 0-80 (6) gs in Aug.
Agilete 14-1 (8-8) Always behind, 11th of 14, 20l behind Diamond Dan (8-8) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Harare 14-1 (7-9) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, faded, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Dove Cottage (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Ben Kenobi 8-1 (8-9) Started slowly, always behind, 14th of 16, 25l behind Landescent (8-9) at Warwick 1m 3f stk (7) gd in Oct.
Time For You 50-1 (8-4) Always behind, lost touch halfway, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Plain Champagne (8-4) at Brighton 1m 4f fll hcp (6) gf in May.
Saucy 18-1 (8-7) Held up, never dangerous, 12th of 16, 16l behind Sol Rojo (8-6) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
