tracked leaders, hard ridden from over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, led entering final furlong, hung left, driven out
took keen hold, prominent, ridden over 2f out, edged right and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out
led, headed over 6f out, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
awkward leaving stalls, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
half reared leaving stalls, held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, weakened 3f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, lost place over 3f out
slowly into stride, in rear, struggling over 4f out, never dangerous
held up in rear, effort over 3f out, soon no further progress
mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, ran on
held up in rear, well beaten over 2f out
pressed leader, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, soon hung left, headed entering final furlong, no extra
STRIKE A DEAL is the tentative nomination in an interesting finale where the market may help reveal if there's any confidence behind the chances of Comedy Act, Al Dafa and Barnstorm to name but three. Strike A Deal is one of a number of horses in the race that has been allotted the ceiling mark of 65 but she may prove better suited by this trip on her seasonal return than, say, Comedy Act whose pedigree suggests that he may not be seen to best effect until he's tried over a trip. The form of Strike A Deal's latest start at Yarmouth looks strong and she may be able to give it a further boost by making a winning return. Barnstorm faced a tough task against Party Doctor last time out and may find that this represents a more realistic opportunity whilst it would be no surprise to see Al Dafa show up more prominently with Jamie Spencer taking over from a young apprentice. The blinkers may assist Silent Majority in posting a better display whilst Volatilis has proved reliable and should run his race but he may not be open to as much improvement as Strike A Deal.
Al Dafa (USA) 16-1 (8-3) Mid-division, switched outside over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, 8th of 13, 12l behind Dolphin Rock (8-10) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Barnstorm 14-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and hung right over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, soon weakened, last of 5, 6l behind Party Doctor (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Apr.
Bonnie Brae 9-1 (8-9) Raced in rear, in touch, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never on terms, 4th of 6, 8l behind Brannagh (9-0) at Brighton 1m mdn stks (5) gf.
Catawollow 20-1 (8-4) Led 6f out, headed over 4f out, chased leader until 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 24l behind Buzz Bird (8-9) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
Comedy Act 40-1 (9-3) Always behind, 8th of 10, 19l behind Kavak (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Aug.
England (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Raced wide, soon pushed along in rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 7th of 8, 6l behind Cookie Galore (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Green For Luck (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Led to 3f out, soon ridden, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 7, 10l behind Saint Thomas (8-13) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Jemimaville (IRE) 150-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden approaching 2f out, not troubled leaders, 8th of 12, 7l behind Eldalil (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Miss Isle Control 150-1 (8-5) Behind, out paced over 3f out, never dangerous, last of 9, 42l behind Tres Amigos (9-3) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Oct.
Silent Majority (IRE) 15-8fav (8-11) In touch, pushed along 3f out, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 10l behind Agent Archie (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Springwell Giant (IRE) 66-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, pushed along before halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 14l behind Chosen One (9-1) at Thirsk 6f sell stks (5) gd.
Strike A Deal (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, pushed along then kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Commissionaire (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Suzi's Challenger 66-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, 8th of 12, 14l behind Miss Zooter (9-0) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) gf in Oct.
Volatilis (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Right Rave (9-0) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
