tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, soon no chance with winner, kept on same pace, lost 2nd well inside final furlong
ran loose before start, raced keenly, tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
held up behind in touch, effort on outside 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
made all, pushed clear over 2f out, stayed on well, eased towards finish
QUAILS HOLLOW has so much in hand with today's rivals that he looks sure to start at long odds-on. Recent placed efforts at Chester and Southwell is easily the best form on show and Willie Haggas' charge should have little trouble opening his account. Elk Trial is next best on official figures, but hasn't raced on the Flat for nearly two years, while the remaining pair have little worthwhile form to speak of and no chance on today's terms.
Elk Trail (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride behind, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 15l behind Take It Easee (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Nov '09.
Spread Boy (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Towards rear, headway on outer over 4f out, hung right and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 9l behind Piper's Song (8-10) at Hamilton 1m app hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
Why So Serious 11-2 (8-9) Held up in touch on outer, weakened 4f out, last of 7, 26l behind Quinsman (9-10) at Wolverhampton 2m app hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Quails Hollow (IRE) 2-5fav (9-1) 2nd of 9, 7l behind Cluain Dara (8-10) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn auc stks (5) fbs in Jul.