prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on well
tracked leaders, lost place after 2f, never a danger after
in touch, outpaced halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on
always behind
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out
always behind
soon prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
always behind
veered start, behind, never on terms
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, hard ridden and stayed on well
always behind
Welcome Releaf has to be the pick in this weak handicap, Band and Damburger Express look the best alternatives. Welcome Releaf showed his time was near when running a cracking race over course and distance last time. He chased home the 64 rated Opera Writer in a strong looking claimer. That was an improved performance and back in handicap company he could now be on a decent mark. Band has been running consistently well this season and was successful here this time last year. Meanwhile Damburger Xpress looked on the way back to his best last time when third behind October Ben at Kempton and could reach the frame. However Welcome Releaf enjoyed himself round here last time and he is expected to land the spoils today.
Benny The Ball (USA) 14-1 (9-11) Soon chasing leader, ridden over 3f out, hung right and weakened 2f out, 11th of 12, 15l behind Joshua's Gold (9-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Band 3-1fav (8-7) Dwelt, held up, ridden and headway 2f out, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, stayed on, never reached leaders, 4th of 10, 4l behind Orpen Quest (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol.
Cavan Gael (FR) 33-1 (8-10) Raced stands' side in rear, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 7th of 16, 8l behind Tender The Great (8-4) at Newmarket 1m app hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Damburger Xpress 13-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind October Ben (8-9) at Kempton 1m app hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Monte Mayor Boy 50-1 (8-11) In rear, pushed along 8f out, short lived effort over 3f out, 6th of 8, 29l behind Warsaw Pact (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Downland (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 9l behind Orpen Quest (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol.
Compton Micky 33-1 (9-6) Raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden and stayed on same pace, 5th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Coranglais (9-11) at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun '05.
Mujelle 50-1 (9-2) Raced in mid-division on outside, weakened 3f out, 12th of 13, 12l behind Hoh Wotanite (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Welcome Releaf 16-1 (8-13) Led, clear over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Opera Writer (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo clm (5) fbs.
The Wizard Mul 40-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden when weakening over 1f out, 14th of 15, 20l behind Oldenway (9-3) at Catterick 1m 4f clm (6) gf in May.
Subsidise (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Towards rear, effort and not much room when switched left over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 8l behind Art Elegant (9-9) at Carlisle 1m clm (6) gf in Jun.
Southern Tide (USA) 20-1 (8-3) Raced stands' side, never near leaders, 15th of 16, 21l behind Tender The Great (8-4) at Newmarket 1m app hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Im Ova Ere Dad (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly away, held up in rear, switched left over 1f out, kept on steadily final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 8th of 16, 7l behind Falmassim (9-3) at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Wolf Pack 50-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, outpaced, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 17l behind Advancement (9-3) at Southwell 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fbs.
