made all, pushed along and in command final furlong, ran on well, eased near finish
tracked leading trio, ridden to dispute well held 3rd over 1f out, ridden and weakened last half furlong
held up in touch, effort on outside over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, no impression
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, ridden and went 2nd well over 1f out, no chance with winner
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MOROCCHIUS is our selection in the nightcap with Mr Lu and Final Salute worthy of consideration. The course-and-distance winner has presently dipped to a mark of 58 and while that is not without reason, he should be able to give a much more convincing acccount of himself on the ground and at a track where he has proven form. Mr Lu won a handicap at this track two years ago. He has confined his winning to Ayr of late but is always one to watch closely in the market. Final Salute has it to prove over seven having raced predominantly over six of late. He shaped well enough in an amateur riders race two runs ago but failed to build upon that promise next time around. Step In Time has been disappointing this term and could still be paying the penalty for a number of solid runs last season. Zabeel Tower is completely exposed though the booking of Paul Hanagan obviously catches the eye. Linda Perratt's horses are performing much better than what they were so at longer odds, Shunkawakhan could make some appeal if a stinker last time out is overlooked. Morocchius has most to offer in a trappy nightcap.
Step In Time (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders until weakened just inside final 2f, soon behind, eased, last of 5, 14l behind Mushreq (9-5) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Zabeel Tower 20-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, switched right to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Glenluji (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Barraland 16-1 (8-10) In rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 7, 10l behind Wicked Wilma (8-10) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Shunkawakhan (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, last of 9, 13l behind Nufoudh (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Hosanna 33-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, nk behind Signore Momento (9-11) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Cara's Request (AUS) 7-1 (9-1) In touch and keen, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 31l behind Justonefortheroad (9-4) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Mr Lu 13-2 (9-10) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4l behind Signore Momento (9-11) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Morocchius (USA) 8-1 (8-11) Awkward leaving stalls, in rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 9l behind Tanforan (8-8) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun.
Final Salute 5-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Almaty Express (8-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
