jumped right at start and towards rear, ridden along halfway, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
led, driven and headed 1f out, soon beaten
held up, headway over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
held up behind leaders, headway to lead 1f out, ran on
held up, headway on outer over 2f out, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside
dwelt and always behind
in touch, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
JOHANNES is no certainty to confirm the form of his reappearance with Wyatt Earp at the revised weights but we'll take him to do so whilst Novellen Lad is also in the picture. The selection has been a frustrating horse to follow since a successful juvenile campaign which saw him rated as high as 104. He won only once at two but took another nineteen starts to double his career tally when scoring from a perch of just 73. He's 4lbs higher and 3lbs worse off for three quarters of a length with Wyatt Earp but may be able to continue his revival. Novellen Lad appears to be in the handicapper's grip but he drops back in trip which may assist as he has plenty of pace and he has to be feared. Obe Gold gets in under the ceiling for this race following a 1lb drop for a performance that can be ignored but may still need a little more help. Kashimin has a couple of lengths to make up with Wyatt Earp and Johannes on their running here in May but should have more to offer given that he settled much better than on many occasions in the past. Splash The Cash ran out a ready winner over seven and has the speed to cope with the drop in trip which all goes to make this a really competitive heat but Johannes is certainly well enough handicapped if his new connections can keep him on the right track.
Obe Gold 6-1 (8-9) Late removal of hood, went right and slowly away, soon pushed along in mid-division, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 11l behind Striking Spirit (8-8) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on until headed, no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Johannes (8-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Kashimin (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Held up, outpaced 3f out, ridden and stayed on under pressure final furlong, no impression with leading pair, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Johannes (8-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Chartist 5-1 (8-7) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 12, 35l behind High Standing (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Johannes (IRE) 4-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, driven and headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Wyatt Earp (9-4) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Novellen Lad (IRE) 5-1fav (9-0) Led under stands side rail, headed over 4f out, ridden to lead again over 1f out, driven and headed well inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Oceana Blue (8-12) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Splash The Cash 6-1 (8-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven and kept on well final furlong, won at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May beating Desert Dreamer (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Strabinios King 20-1 (9-5) Always behind, 9th of 12, 14l behind Gift Horse (9-4) at Ayr 6f clm stks (5) gd in May.
Angaric (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 11l behind Woodsley House (9-1) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
