held up, ridden early straight, soon beaten
pulled hard, in touch, effort over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
tracked leaders on outer, hung left and not quicken from 2f out, driven and stayed on under pressure final furlong
held up in rear, effort when not much room 2f out, soon squeezed through and stayed on under pressure final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and struggling final 3f
held up, effort on rails 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, hard driven final 2f, stayed on gamely
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, headway to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on
slowly into stride, took keen hold, tracked winner after 2f, came centre course straight, every chance 3f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f
took keen hold, held up, weakened 3f out
Several hold chances in the finale but a slender vote of confidence is given to House Martin, who is open to a fair bit of improvement and can get the better of Roman Villa and Top The Charts on these terms. Active Asset is also worth a mention, as he is typical of one of Mick Channon's string in that he is thriving on being kept busy. He can surly pay his way again before too long. The son of Sinndar is one to keep tabs on in the betting. Top The Charts ran a fair race at Haydock earlier in the month and looks an honest enough type to go close again. However, he does not look particularly well handicapped at the moment and others may have his measure when push comes to shove. Roman Villa is open to far more improvement than his stablemate La Belle Grande and is going the right way. However, he was a major disappointment when he tried this trip for the first time and comes here with a little to prove. Therefore, it can pay to side with House Martin, who has impressed with her attitude since he has been upped in distance. She holds valuable experience of the course and distance and, with Jamie Spencer set to do the steering again, this daughter of Spectrum has plenty in her favour this afternoon.
Major Faux Pas (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Tracked leader to over 1f out, chased leading pair, no impression when hung left final furlong, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 8, 6l behind Burgundy (9-0) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (4) gd.
Spear Thistle 6-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, last of 12, well behind Pagan Sword (8-9) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Country Pursuit (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Miss Particular (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Top The Charts 11-4fav (9-0) In touch, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Khyber Kim (9-0) at Haydock 1m 3f mdn stk (5) gd.
Roman Villa (USA) 7-2fav (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, hung left from over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Golden Applause (8-9) by a shd, 14 ran.
Active Asset (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway and every chance 2f out, one pace, 4th of 16, 6l behind Group Captain (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Jul.
La Bella Grande (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Raced far side, always prominent, led 2f out, driven out, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Poker Player (9-3) by a nk, 18 ran.
Art Modern (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 11l behind Rathor (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
House Martin 8-1 (9-1) Led over 8f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Dance Partner (9-4) at Newbury 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Speightstown 7-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 7l behind Saadigg (9-4) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Apr.
