chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, led over 2f out, driven out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, effort halfway, no impression
slowly away, behind, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, never dangerous
held up mid-divison, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, outpaced halfway
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, kept on final furlong
Mick Easterby sets a poser by saddling both Soto and The History Man with preference among the duo for the former ahead of recent maiden winner The Salwick Flyer. The last mentioned appreciated the cut in the ground when finally opening his account at Catterick but he may struggle back in a handicap today. Memphis Man was not beaten far at Sandown last time and has to be respected, while Flylowflylong looks to be running into some form. Woodwee is entitled to be thereabouts again but may once more have to settle for a minor role and preference is for Soto, who has come back to form recently and has solid claims provided that there is no further rain.
Westport 14-1 (8-3) Towards rear, ridden halfway, never nearer, 6th of 10, 6l behind Dizzy Dreamer (9-2) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Soto 9-4fav (9-6) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 7l behind Conrad (9-2) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
La Matanza 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, one pace final 2f, 6th of 13, 5l behind Glenbuck (9-0) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
The History Man (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Led stands side, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 10l behind Al Qasi (9-7) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Rainbow Bay 16-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders far side, edged left and led group over 1f out, kept on same pace, no chance with stands side, 6th of 12, 14l behind Al Qasi (9-7) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Mulligan's Gold (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Led far side group to over 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 17l behind Al Qasi (9-7) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Memphis Man 11-2 (8-1) Steadied start, settled in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Mango Music (9-4) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Mujeak (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Missed break, behind, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Signor Whippee (9-3) at Newcastle 5f mdn stk (5) sft.
Flylowflylong (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden approaching 3f out, headway on inside 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Glenbuck (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Miss Sure Bond (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, weakened 3f out, last of 10, 20l behind Aravalli (8-10) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Maison Dieu 8-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Blues In The Night (9-5) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Miss Lopez (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Littledodayno (8-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Woodwee 9-2 (9-5) Led, ridden, headed halfway, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Taras Tornado (8-9) at Leicester 6f 3yo sll (5) gs in Apr.
The Salwick Flyer (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Catterick 6f mdn stk (5) gs beating Knead The Dough (9-0) by a nk, 14 ran.
Lambency (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Son of Thunder (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 2f sll (6) gs in Aug.
