Verdict

DULLA BHATTI is penalised for winning over course and distance earlier in the month. But there was plenty left in the tank and Michael Dods’ charge is taken to reverse earlier running with the more exposed General Sago. The latter placed in three previous efforts in novice company though struggled in a tough handicap at York last time while Prince Of Pearls showed a big improvement at Carlisle and drops down in trip. His Pride returns to action having undergone wind surgery but Mazastep has shown little so far.

Formwatch

Dulla Bhatti 18-1 (9-2) Close up, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Hamilton 6f stks (5) gf in Jun beating Captain Vallo (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.

Mazastep 150-1 (9-10) In rear of main group, pushed after 3f out, made no impression, 6th of 8, 13 1/2l behind Soapys Sister (9-0) at Ayr 6f mdn fll stks (5) gd in May.

General Sago (IRE) 40-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 14th of 17, 13 1/2l behind First Folio (9-3) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in Jun.

His Pride 7-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway on outside over 1f out, ran on final uflong, 4th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Bravado (9-6) at Redcar 6f stks (5) sft in Oct.

Prince Of Pearls 10-3 (9-3) Prominent, led over 6f out, pushed along and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Pallas Lord (9-3) at Carlisle 7f mdn stks (5) sft in May.