prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride and behind, never a factor
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on gamely final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
dwelt and towards rear, headway over 2f out, never reached challenging position
dwelt and always rear division
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Ruby Legend has to race off a 6lb higher mark than when successful at Haydock last time and Keith Reveley's gelding may struggle to follow up off his new mark so preference is for Thornaby Green, who gets the vote ahead of House Martin. The selection does not win very often but is a consistent performer and has trip and ground conditions to suit so gets the vote to resume winning ways. Master Nimbus has been performing well over hurdles but his recent flat form leaves something to be desired, while Futoo is hard to recommend on recent evidence. House Martin ran better at Yarmouth last time and has claims on that evidence but preference is for the consistent Thornaby Green, who is taken to resume winning ways.
Ruby Legend 9-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon edged left, driven out, won at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Daring Affair (10-0) by 1l, 9 ran.
House Martin 33-1 (9-3) Soon led, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Cottingham (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcap (6) gd in Jun.
Belton 20-1 (8-7) Mid-division, chased along over 4f out, never dangerous, 15th of 16, 32l behind Granary Girl (8-7) at Nottingham 1m 2f app sll hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Futoo (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 10l behind Gala Sunday (10-10) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Thornaby Green 5-1 (8-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Apache Point (9-5) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Master Nimbus 3-1fav (8-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Siena Star (9-2) at Warwick 1m 3f hcap (6) gf in Jun.
Ello Lucky (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 15l behind Al Rayanah (8-10) at Nottingham 1m 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf.
Allouette 33-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 7th of 11, 6l behind Three Strings (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Shamwari Fire (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Dwelt, soon mid-division, stayed on final furlong, never trouble leaders, 5th of 13, 4l behind Jordans Spark (8-13) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Keyalzao (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Towards rear, driven over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 15l behind Kristalchen (8-11) at Catterick 1m 4f clm (5) frm.