held up behind leaders, driven over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, kept on
in touch, remained far side to lead over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
slowly into stride and behind, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position
always rear division
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
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Mozakhraf sprang a bit of a surprise when scoring at Hamilton six days ago but Kevin Ryan's gelding is not the most reliable and so we will side with the consistent Ryedane ahead of Charles Parnell. The selection represents a stable in form and having won off a mark of 78 before, today's mark of 58 makes him looks very attractively handicapped. He is equally effective over both five and six furlongs but this easy six looks sure to suit and given that he has won twice at Catterick before, he looks sure to run his race today. Strike Force won well last time out swooping late on but this is a tougher contest, so of more interest may be Charles Parnell who is consistent and has place claims at least. Whozart has claims from his nice low racing weight, especially now returned to six furlongs. Markestino would have a decent chance if putting in one of his better runs, however he is very inconsistent so couldn't be put forward with any conviction. Mozakhraf would be a danger if reproducing his effort of six days ago and he must be respected, however Ryedane is taken to land these moderate spoils.
Charles Parnell (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Mid-division stand side, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Ayr 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd beating Funfair Wane (9-5) by a nk, 17 ran.
Ryedane (IRE) 7-2fav (9-7) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, not quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Ebraam (9-5) at W'hampton 6f hcap (6) pol.
Strike Force 8-1 (8-12) Behind, driven over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Catterick 6f sll (6) gs beating Ishibee (8-10) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Highland Song (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) With winner, every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Funfair Wane (9-0) at Hamilton 5f sll (6) gs.
Butterfly Bud (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind Strabinios King (8-12) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Seesawmilu (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Mid-division stand side, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 17, 4l behind Charles Parnell (9-8) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Smart Pick 20-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 11, shd behind Cadogen Square (8-0) at Chester 1m app hcp (5) sft.
Laphonic (USA) 50-1 (8-4) Always behind, 11th of 13, 10l behind Dispol Isle (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (5) gf in May.
Markestino 10-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 11l behind Inca Soldier (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Borodinsky 11-1 (9-1) In touch, challenged 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 6th of 13, 3l behind Lauro (9-3) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Mozakhraf (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, headway to lead entering final furlong, hung on gamely close home, won at Hamilton 6f hcap (5) gs beating Richelieu (9-12) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Whozart (IRE) 5-1 (8-5) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 16, 9l behind Compton Classic (9-4) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
