mid-division and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leader, ridden well over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon headway, every chance inside final furlong, just held towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, under pressure inside final furlong, just held on near finish
held up towards rear, pushed slong over 3f out, one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
always behind
always behind
held up in touch and keen, went 2nd over 1f out, one pace
led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden no impression
always towards rear
held up towards rear, kept on final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
DARK RANGER and Kiama Bay appeal as the likeliest winners with the first named preferred but there are plenty of unexposed horses to muddy the waters; Saharan Royal and Paddy Partridge are two to keen an eye on. This will be the fastest ground that Tim Pitt's runner has encountered thus far but he looks poised to go well if he handles the conditions. He returns to action on a 5lb higher mark following a ready victory at Lingfield and he looks capable of making further progress. Kiama Bay's victory came over a mile but he shapes as though this trip is within his scope and he seems certain to give a decent account of himself providing that the race doesn't come too soon. Paddy Partridge and Saharan Royal both make their handicap bows and would be of interest if attracting support; the former already has experience of the track and is better drawn than the Salaman runner who showed up well in maidens last term. All three of Mark Brisbourne's merit consideration too but we'll stick with Dark Ranger.
Musical Maze 3-1 (8-7) Close up, ridden to lead well over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 9, 13l behind Jenny Potts (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 1f (5) gd.
Jul's Lad (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden along when hung badly left over 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 29l behind Topolski (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Dark Ranger 5-2fav (8-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, soon clear, easily, won at Lingfield 1m 2f stks 0-55 (6) pol in May beating On Cue (8-6) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Paddy Partridge 14-1 (8-13) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 12, 20l behind Grey Granite (8-13) at Haydock 1m 2f mdn stks (5) sft in May.
Carter 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Kiama Bay (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Jobekani (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, switched to outside well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 11, 6l behind Embsay Crag (9-5) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Duke of Normandy (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden and held from 3f out, 10th of 17, 20l behind Global (9-6) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Cherry Belle (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Soon outpaced and always in rear, tailed off, 11th of 13, 31l behind Miss Mojito (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Hit The Switch 25-1 (8-7) Pulled hard in mid-division, lost action and eased from over 3f out, last of 12, well behind Mejala (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Kristopher James (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 14, 10l behind Lucky Punt (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in May.
Artesium 9-2 (8-5) Raced wide, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 11, 10l behind Andean Margin (8-13) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Dec.
Zelos Diktator 18-1 (8-11) Mid-division, behind final 3f, 6th of 9, 18l behind Larkham (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (5) pol in Apr.
Katie Girl 18-1 (7-11) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 27l behind Jenny Potts (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 1f (5) gd.
Saharan Royal 7-2 (8-7) Led after 1f, fading when headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Starry Sky (8-12) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Kiama Bay (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Royal Premium (8-5) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Hector Spectre (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up behind mid division, headway over 2f out, stayed on nearest finish, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Montmartre (8-12) at Bath 1m 3yo sll (6) fm.
