always rear division
prominent, ridden along when outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, effort halfway, no impression
never better than mid-division
in touch, ridden along over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride and always behind
in touch, driven over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on
led, ridden along halfway, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside
Nonrunner
Miss Daawe finally found the winning thread at Thirsk on Monday evening and under the mandatory 6lb penalty can win again here. The frustrating Mr Rooney and bottom weight Orotund appear the main dangers. Miss Daawe showed good pace at Thirsk and after been prominent for most of the journey, picked up well when asked to stretch. The drop of rain during the week will have done her chances no harm either and while horses of her type are in-and-out performers, we know she is in rude health. Mr Rooney, beaten favourite on his three most recent starts appeared very one paced in the closing stages at Carlisle. He tends to fall behind in his races and stay on and while he is always place material, he could not be recommended as the most likely winner. Orotund is of real interest from a low draw. He handles plenty cut in the ground and two outings so far this term could well be considered pipe-openers. The drop to 5 furlongs should not prove any trouble to Tim Easterby's charge, who's horses are starting to hit a rich vain of form. Of the remainder Campo Bueno and the veteran Blackheath, who's recent second was left down by the winner next time out, are others who could get involved but in an open heat Miss Daawe is selected to follow up.
Royal Challenge 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 16, 10l behind Baybshambles (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gf in May.
Soto 17-2 (8-11) Close up, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 14l behind Varadouro (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Blackheath (IRE) 9-4co-fav (8-1) Always prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on to lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 7, shd behind Angelofthenorth (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f clm (6) gf in May.
Campo Bueno (FR) 12-1 (8-3) Mid-division, hung right until ridden halfway, weakened 1f out, 9th of 11, 13l behind The Bear (8-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Miss Daawe 7-2 (8-3) In touch stand's side, led over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Thirsk 5f fll hcp (5) gs beating Killer Class (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Missed break, soon mid-division, effort when not much room and switched left over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Just Joey (9-1) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Regal Royale 12-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 11l behind Baybshambles (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gf in May.
Nufoudh (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) In touch, ridden along halfway, effort when weakening over 1f out, 9th of 13, 12l behind Dressed To Dance (8-13) at Redcar 6f clm (6) gf in May.
Resolute Defender (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, behind, effort when not much room over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 15, 13l behind Moonage Daydream (8-8) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Royal Acclamation (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 12l behind Montiboli (9-2) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Orotund 8-1 (8-1) Soon led, headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Kingsmaite (8-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in May.
Cheery Cat (USA) 8-1 (8-6) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on until no extra well inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Turn Me On (7-13) at Catterick 7f hcap (5) gf in May.
