with leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on
in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
with leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden, edged right halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, behind, ridden, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
slipped in stalls and slowly away, always behind
led, ridden, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, one pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
behind from halfway
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
In a tricky race, we will side with Soba Jones ahead of Bluebok, Winthorpe and Law Maker. There is no doubt that this is competitive but, also, that Soba Jones is well weighted based on his best form of last summer. These sprinters tend to win in their turn and it might be his today. Bluebok came good at Bath last time and still looks reasonably weighted. Tommy Smith has got a suitable draw but he was disappointing at Catterick three days ago. The Fisio looked set for return to form last time, in which case he could be fancied if at his best, while Winthorpe is another that looks competitively weighted, as do Coranglais, who comes here on the back of a Nottingham win, and Law Maker, who is fresh from a Catterick success - where he finished ahead of Tommy Smith - while King Egbert could yet improve and win races this year. He is certainly on a mark to do just that for his canny trainer but, for today, we will side with Soba Jones.
Bluebok 3-1fav (9-9) Made all, led narrowly, hard pressed from over 1f out, ran on strongly under pressure, held on well, won at Bath 6f hcp (5) frm in Jun beating Brigadore (9-10) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
The Fisio 33-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden and every chance final furlong, faded close home, 6th of 15, 2l behind Savile's Delight (9-4) at Windsor 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Winthorpe (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders far side, every chance entering final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Inter Vision (9-5) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Sir Loin 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 11, 26l behind Pulse (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Soba Jones 33-1 (8-5) Led far side group, until ridden headed 2f out, one pace and no chance with stand's side group, 12th of 15, 12l behind Ice Planet (8-8) at Doncaster 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Tommy Smith 11-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 13, 10l behind Law Maker (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Coranglais 15-2 (9-11) Raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Blessed Place (9-8) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Fishlake Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Slightly hampered start, always towards rear, 11th of 17, 11l behind Whinhill House (9-7) at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gs in May.
Betty's Pride 11-4fav (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace inside last, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Sahara Silk (8-6) at Musselburgh 5f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Law Maker 13-2 (8-6) Made all, driven along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, held on, won at Catterick 5f hcp (5) frm in Jun beating Amanda's Lad (8-2) by a shd, 13 ran.
Brantwood (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Mid-division stand side, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, 8th of 26, 3 1/2l behind Blueberry Rhyme (8-7) at Ayr 5f hcp (E3) gs in Sept.
Town House 40-1 (8-9) Always behind, 10th of 11, 6l behind One Way Ticket (9-11) at Warwick 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
King Egbert (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, headway to chase leaders final furlong, soon one pace, 6th of 14, 3l behind Attorney (11-1) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Weakest Link 12-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 7l behind Wainwright (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
He's A Rocket (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 12, hd behind Feminist (8-13) at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol in Jun.
Telepathic (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Behind and switched far side after 1f, no impression, 10th of 14, 7l behind Flying Edge (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Elvina 16-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden and not clear run briefly 2f out, soon switched left, ran to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Attorney (9-1) at Newbury 5f app hcp (5) gf in Jun.
