chased leaders, ridden to slight lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, not pace of winner
reard start, held up in mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and chased leaders over 2f out, not much room 2f out, one pace over 1f out
soon led, clear 10f out, reduced lead 6f out, ridden and headed inside final 4f, weakened rapidly and soon behind, tailed off and eased final 2f
towards rear, never on terms
in touch, headway to chase leaders 4f out, chased leader over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to 4th inside final furlong, one pace and no impression on leading trio
held up towards rear, good headway on outside over 3f lout, ridden to challenge 2f out, still every chance under pressure over 1f out, outpaced to 3rd inside final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened inside final 2f
slowly into stride, held up well in rear, last rio and plenty to do 3f out, headway on outer inside final 2f, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won going away
took keen hold, chased clear leader, closed 6f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
behind when fell after 2f
chased leaders, led inside final 4f, riddenand headed over 2f out, weakened 2f out
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Gordon Flash was having just his second start in almost two years when a decent fourth at Newbury and is well enough weighted to produce a big run. The Calling Curlew does better on softer ground while Eastern Magic was beaten a long way when favourite on his reappearance at Newbury. Dual Polytrack winner Holden Eagle didn't run badly on his return to Turf last time but everything here points to a follow-up victory for TAROUM, an impressive winner in an apprentice contest at Brighton a week ago and very well handicapped as he escapes a penalty. The consistent Laser Blazer may do best of the remainder.
Holden Eagle 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, headed over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Veloce (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun.
The Calling Curlew 5-1 (9-4) Chased leading pair, went 2nd halfway, driven 2f out, one pace in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Shouda (9-2) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Dove Cottage (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Prominent, led after 2f, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 10l behind Veloce (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun.
Pelham Crescent (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Awkward leaving stalls, last pair, ridden and struggling 4f out, behind and eased final 2f, last of 10, 33l behind St Ignatius (9-1) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Eastern Magic 4-1fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 6f out, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 12, 14l behind Lady Rosamunde (9-4) at Newbury 1m 4f app hcp (5) gs in May.
Beneath 15-2 (11-0) Held up, headway to track leaders 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, caught post, 2nd of 12, hd behind William's Way (10-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f am hcp 0-55 (6) pol in May.
Taroum (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, led over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Brighton 1m 4f app hcp 0-60 (6) sft beating Tawseef (8-13) by 5l, 8 ran.
Belleau (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 23l behind Shades Of Grey (9-2) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp (5) sft.
Laser Blazer 9-1 (8-12) Mid-division, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Reillys Daughter (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
Rio Gael (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Quinsman (9-13) at Ffos Las 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct '10.
Colonel Flay 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 13, well behind Steady Gaze (8-1) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sep.
Astroleo 6-1 (8-6) Chased leading pair, went 2nd over 6f out until inside final 2f, edged right under pressure from 2f out, rallied to 2nd again inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Sennockian Storm (8-8) at Brighton 1m 4f app hcp (6) gf in Jul '11.
Gordon Flash 7-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, steady headway on outside over 3f out, went 4th entering final 2f, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 7l behind Shades Of Grey (9-1) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Transfer 20-1 (8-7) Mid-division on inside, steady headway to get in behind leaders 3f out, went 3rd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 12l behind Shades Of Grey (9-1) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
