chased leader, went 2nd 5f out, led 3f out, in command and stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway travelling well inside final 3f, chasing leaders when switched left 2f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with winner
stumbled start, took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway centre and ridden 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
chased leader until 5f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out until entering final furlong, one pace
always in rear, pushed along halfway, lost touch over 3f out, tailed off and eased final 2f
A rather unappealing punting proposition but a chance is taken with MAJOR ERADICATOR. The gelding scored here in May and followed up with an acceptable performance behind Valentino Oyster at Ripon before finishing completely tailed off at Newbury last time. That was not his form and hopefully the application of blinkers can elicit a return to his previous level. Sunset Boulevard is obviously a leading player here for Jim Best and a repeat of his latest winning Lingfield effort when overcoming Aine's Delight would ensure his presence at the business end. Haulit has yet to visit the winner's circle but represents shrewd connections and showed enough last time to be of interest in this modest contest.
Royal Defence (IRE) 25-1 (7-13) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 13l behind Roberto Pegasus (9-6) at Newmarket 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Sunset Boulevard (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, stayed on under pressure, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Aine's Delight (8-12) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Excellent Vision 40-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 12, 17l behind Questionnaire (8-9) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Haulit 8-1 (8-12) Soon in rear, headway on outside and edged left over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Hecton Lad (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May.
Major Eradicator (USA) 12-1 (8-2) In touch, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, last of 11, 44l behind Broughtons Swinger (9-4) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Guildenstern (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 11l behind Goal (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Tt's Dream 5-1 (8-10) Dwelt, behind, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 16l behind Dancing Primo (8-3) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Petito (IRE) 66-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 16l behind Danvilla (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Dawson Creek (IRE) 13-2 (7-13) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon wandered under pressure, faded over 1f out, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Inquisitress (8-7) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Corlough Mountain 80-1 (9-6) Always in rear, last of 12, 21l behind Iguacu (9-12) at Goodwood 1m 1f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf.
Chill Out Charley 33-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, hung right throughout, weakened 3f out, ran wide on bend turning for home, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Transfer (8-11) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp (6) gd.
Mayfair's Future 7-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 11l behind Sail Home (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Rio Prince 40-1 (8-0) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 13l behind Broughtons Swinger (9-4) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
