mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken well inside final furlong
led, headed over 6f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, carried right, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, led entering finl furlong, edged right, stayed on
slowly into stride, always in rear
broke well, held up, headway over 3f out, led well over 1f out, edged right, headed entering final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish
mid-division, lost place 4f out, not clear run and switched left 2f out, stayed on to take 4th inside final furlong, no impression
soon ridden along, always in rear
prominent, led over 6f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Silly Gilly went close on her seasonal debut at Thirsk and a similar effort should see her in the mix. Classic Descent is also capable of making the frame if at his best, but a speculative vote goes to STAR ADDITION. He's dropping back in trip here but scored off a 3lb higher mark at Wolverhampton in October and might be up to taking this. It's A Mans World, Baltimore Jack and Jupiter Fidius have the past form to figure if in the mood.
Mangham (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Behind, headway on outer 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 10l behind Euston Square (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Baltimore Jack (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden and no chance when not much room on rails 2f out, 15th of 18, 26l behind Fazza (8-8) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Jupiter Fidius 14-1 (8-10) Prominent, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 11, 20l behind Lindoro (8-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Epernay 4-1fav (8-7) In touch on outside, lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 15l behind The Caped Crusader (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Sep.
Classic Descent 6-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, soon edged right, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 6l behind Bold Marc (9-0) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Silly Gilly (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, chased leading trio, went 3rd 3f out, chased winner well over 1f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 13, hd behind Dhhamaan (9-2) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gd.
Star Addition 9-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, in touch, hampered and short of room after 1f, ridden and effort 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Miss Blink (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
It's A Mans World 4-1fav (8-13) Mid-division, hard driven halfway, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on strongly, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Exceedingly Good (8-6) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs in Mar.
Velvet Band 40-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, last of 13, 45l behind Positivity (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Desert Hunter (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 18l behind Hong Kong Island (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
